Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $143,020 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $68.76
10th percentile $83,980
90th percentile $212,900
Employed locally 80
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,980
    25th
    $113,170
    50th (median)
    $143,020
    75th
    $177,150
    90th
    $212,900

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 179% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $214,220
    Washington $206,320
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $199,680
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $183,770
    Rhode Island $183,140

    Nearby metros — Compensation and Benefits Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $128,460
    Ohio $128,460
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $128,300
    Toledo, OH $110,870

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,780
    Financial Managers $136,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,630
    Sales Managers $133,050
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,320
    Construction Managers $101,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compensation and Benefits Managers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Columbus, OH is $68.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.27 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Compensation and Benefits Managers salaries?

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Columbus, OH is 1.9% above the national median of $140,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Columbus?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $83,980 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,170.