Career Profile

Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $61,000
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary.

General Information

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

Training Funds Available

This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.

Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

41

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 41 openings per year are projected for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist.

+23.3%

Employment Change

Employment for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 23.3% between 2025 and 2030.

$29.31

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $29.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $21.71, while experienced workers are paid $38.77. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 328 Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 405.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist are Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and All Other Industries.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist include Personnel and Human Resources, Administration and Management, and Mathematics.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist is Bachelor's. 69% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.