Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $163,790 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $78.75
10th percentile $116,280
90th percentile $238,610
Employed locally 170
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $116,280
    25th
    $138,150
    50th (median)
    $163,790
    75th
    $209,440
    90th
    $238,610

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 160% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 60% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $214,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $176,740
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $164,160
    District of Columbia $160,800
    Colorado $159,570
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $157,500

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$137,950
    Managers, All Other$168,230
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$183,050
    Financial Managers$177,470
    Construction Managers$124,850
    Sales Managers$176,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Denver, CO is $78.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Denver, CO is 16.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $116,280 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $138,150.