Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Compensation and Benefits Managers in California earn a median salary of $158,149 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +12.7% vs the national median of $140,360. An estimated 2,420 compensation and benefits managers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $127,080 to $220,680 depending on location.
$158,149
Avg median salary in California
$220,680
Highest paying metro
$127,080
Lowest paying metro
2,420
Employed in California
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Compensation and Benefits Managers
inCompensation and Benefits Managers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $220,680 | $165,420 | — | 350 |
| San Francisco, CA | $176,740 | $134,620 | $225,150 | 610 |
| Oxnard, CA | $165,500 | $105,630 | $219,680 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $151,190 | $116,150 | $195,380 | 200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $148,870 | $112,260 | $187,330 | 920 |
| Sacramento, CA | $143,480 | $109,440 | $187,350 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $131,650 | $98,590 | $157,980 | 120 |
| Fresno, CA | $127,080 | $96,490 | $167,080 | 40 |