Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $126,780 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.95
10th percentile $77,990
90th percentile $202,580
Employed locally 250
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,990
    25th
    $98,820
    50th (median)
    $126,780
    75th
    $166,490
    90th
    $202,580

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 178% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 78% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $130,220
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,080
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $125,930
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $123,460
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $123,310
    Jacksonville, FL $122,360

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $107,960
    Financial Managers $147,920
    Managers, All Other $104,060
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,470
    Sales Managers $127,610
    Construction Managers $100,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Tampa, FL is $60.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Tampa, FL is 9.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,990 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,820.