Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $119,280 -15% vs national
Median hourly $57.34
10th percentile $90,000
90th percentile $202,220
Employed locally 70
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,000
    25th
    $110,600
    50th (median)
    $119,280
    75th
    $146,760
    90th
    $202,220

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 137% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 37% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $172,730
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $157,000
    Green Bay, WI $151,230
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $144,890
    Wisconsin $142,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $137,880

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $123,460
    Managers, All Other $120,970
    Financial Managers $149,180
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,010
    Sales Managers $151,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers $137,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Madison, WI is $57.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Madison, WI is 15% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $90,000 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,600.