Career Profile
Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists
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.
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Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 27 openings per year are projected for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists.
Employment Change
Employment for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $26.56/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.61, while experienced workers are paid $35.36. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 207 Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 241.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists are Religious Organizations, Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, and Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists include Personnel and Human Resources, Administration and Management, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists is Bachelor's. 82% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.