Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $220,680 +57.2% vs national
Median hourly $106.10
10th percentile $134,600
90th percentile —
Employed locally 350
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $134,600
    25th
    $165,420
    50th (median)
    $220,680

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 140% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    New Jersey $182,660

    Nearby metros — Compensation and Benefits Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $181,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $176,740
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $165,500
    California $160,740
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $151,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $148,870

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$291,660
    General and Operations Managers$162,480
    Managers, All Other$215,120
    Financial Managers$218,920
    Sales Managers$200,450
    Marketing Managers$228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in San Jose, CA is $106.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $152.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 57.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $134,600 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $165,420.