Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $123,850 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.54
10th percentile $77,390
90th percentile $220,690
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,390
    25th
    $90,000
    50th (median)
    $123,850
    75th
    $162,790
    90th
    $220,690

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 146% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 46% 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
    Tucson, AZ $115,150

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,130
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,970
    Financial Managers $135,360
    Sales Managers $131,410
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,050
    Construction Managers $111,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Phoenix, AZ is $59.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,390 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,000.