Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $151,120 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $72.65
10th percentile $91,820
90th percentile $206,960
Employed locally 40
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,820
    25th
    $107,220
    50th (median)
    $151,120
    75th
    $178,130
    90th
    $206,960

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 150% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 50% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $181,910

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,260
    Financial Managers $143,320
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,980
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $202,290
    Sales Managers $160,250
    Medical and Health Services Managers $127,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Manchester, NH is $72.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Manchester, NH is 7.7% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $91,820 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,220.