Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $103,640 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.83
10th percentile $73,950
90th percentile $161,640
Employed locally 2,630
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,950
    25th
    $83,510
    50th (median)
    $103,640
    75th
    $138,720
    90th
    $161,640

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    Rochester, MN $105,140
    Boulder, CO $99,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Massachusetts $93,450
    Napa, CA $92,300

    Nearby metros — Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    Napa, CA $92,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $88,920
    California $87,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Project Management Specialists $132,530
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $49.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.62 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salaries?

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 34.6% above the national median of $77,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $73,950 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,510.