Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $125,100 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.14
10th percentile $77,670
90th percentile $202,090
Employed locally 70
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,670
    25th
    $90,470
    50th (median)
    $125,100
    75th
    $162,790
    90th
    $202,090

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 149% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 49% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $171,300
    Virginia $171,300
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $164,160
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $163,790
    District of Columbia $160,800
    California $160,740

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Des Moines, IA is $60.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.9% below 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,670 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,470.