Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $143,350 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $68.92
10th percentile $87,430
90th percentile $232,750
Employed locally 710
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,430
    25th
    $107,220
    50th (median)
    $143,350
    75th
    $189,940
    90th
    $232,750

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 164% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 64% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $151,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $140,710
    El Paso, TX $120,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $120,030

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,690
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,860
    Sales Managers $137,130
    Financial Managers $164,240
    Managers, All Other $137,680
    Marketing Managers $147,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Dallas, TX is $68.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Dallas, TX is 2.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $87,430 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,220.