Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $163,480 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $78.60
10th percentile $100,660
90th percentile —
Employed locally 120
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,660
    25th
    $135,240
    50th (median)
    $163,480
    75th
    $224,660

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 194% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 94% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,680
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $171,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $157,500
    Pennsylvania $125,790
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $118,720

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$105,840
    Financial Managers$166,800
    Managers, All Other$140,540
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$172,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers$125,780
    Sales Managers$164,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Richmond, VA is $78.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $144.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Richmond, VA is 16.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $100,660 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,240.