Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $104,970 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.47
10th percentile $76,430
90th percentile $222,910
Employed locally 50
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,430
    25th
    $88,300
    50th (median)
    $104,970
    75th
    $170,690
    90th
    $222,910

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 151% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 51% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $131,560
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $120,560

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,360
    Financial Managers $131,930
    Managers, All Other $87,090
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,500
    Sales Managers $130,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $142,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Knoxville, TN is $50.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Knoxville, TN is 25.2% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,430 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,300.