Explore Compensation and Benefits Analyst Jobs

Compensation and Benefits Analysts help organizations design, evaluate, and administer pay and employee benefits programs. They analyze salary data, assess benefits costs, and support compensation strategies that help employers attract and retain talent while meeting business goals. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Compensation and Benefits Analyst Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and seniority, but often include researching market pay, analyzing internal compensation data, preparing reports, and reviewing salary structures. Analysts may also evaluate health and retirement plans, track benefits expenses, support annual compensation cycles, and help ensure programs align with company policies and applicable regulations. Some roles focus primarily on compensation, benefits, or a specific area such as executive pay or job evaluation.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience working with compensation or benefits data. Familiarity with spreadsheets, HR information systems, survey data, and reporting tools can be valuable. Strong communication skills help analysts explain findings to HR leaders and business partners. Requirements may include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, along with relevant experience; expectations differ across employers.

Career Opportunities and Salary Factors

Compensation and Benefits Analysts work in a range of industries and organization sizes, often within human resources or total rewards teams. Career paths may lead to senior analyst, compensation manager, benefits manager, or total rewards leadership roles. Pay varies according to experience, location, industry, scope of responsibility, and specialized expertise. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available.

Find Compensation and Benefits Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore Compensation and Benefits Analyst opportunities and related total rewards roles. Review job requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details to identify positions that match your background and career goals.

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$74K - $124K *

Elevate compensation strategies by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage compensation programs, analyze trends, and recommend solutions that ensur...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $116K *

Help us conduct compensation analyses and design total compensation programs, ensuring high-quality client experiences through data-driven insights and collaborative solutions in a dynamic, remote env...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform compensation strategies by analyzing job evaluations, benchmarking, and implementing efficient processes. Collaborate with management to ensure competitive pay practices and support business...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting compensation programs through analysis, reporting, and administration. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate employee compensation data and streamline...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $154K *

Analyze and enhance compensation strategies, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. Collaborate with HR and management to optimize job descriptions, conduct market analysis, and deliver insight...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring accurate sales compensation through system administration, manual calculations, and insightful reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and support sales i...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global sales incentive plans, ensuring accurate compensation through data management and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive continuous improvement and suppo...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compensation strategies, driving market competitiveness, and supporting organizational growth. Leverage your expertise to lead compensation programs, analytic...

Neenah, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $115K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic compensation resource, collaborating with HR and leadership to design and implement executive compensation programs that attract top talent and ensure market...

Somerville, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of variable compensation systems, ensuring accurate calculations and data integrity. Drive automation and provide mentorship to enhance team capabilities while collaborating across...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $152K *

Join a team that's transforming sales compensation processes. In this role, you'll manage commission execution while collaborating on strategic plan design, ensuring alignment with company goals and d...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative compensation strategies to enhance pay equity and governance while leading performance-driven pay cycles. Collaborate with HR and finance to optimize compensation structures and ens...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape global total rewards strategies, ensuring competitive compensation and fostering employee satisfaction across varying tiers as the company scales and evolves...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance client engagement and product success by leveraging your analytical skills and industry insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and support user adopt...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $175K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing competitive compensation programs. Collaborate with management and stakeholders to ensure equitable pay structures while analyzing market trends and s...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Workday Compensation for a global workforce. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate configuration and alignment with organizational strategies across multiple c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive impactful data analysis that enhances product performance and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights, develop KPIs, and translate compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Optimize compensation strategies by providing expert advisory support, leading complex analyses, and enhancing program effectiveness. Collaborate with leaders to ensure alignment with business needs a...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $90K *

Transform financial insights into strategic initiatives, supporting planning and analysis as the organization scales. Collaborate across teams to enhance budget management, reporting, and performance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $141K *

Advance your career by influencing sales strategies and compensation structures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and manage incentive plans effectively, ensuring compliance and marke...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales performance by managing comprehensive compensation strategies that align with company goals. Collaborate across teams to design and implement effective plans, analyze data trends, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$101K - $142K *

Shape the future of executive compensation consulting by delivering expert analysis, developing tailored compensation programs, and fostering client relationships to drive strategic outcomes and enhan...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $245K *

Unlock insights through data analytics and experimentation to enhance credit risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize policies, monitor performance, and drive strategic gro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic FP&A team in a profitable SaaS company, where you will engage deeply in financial operations, analysis, and automation using AI tools to influence strategic decis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Compensation and Benefits Analyst do?question toggle

    A Compensation and Benefits Analyst evaluates pay and employee benefits programs. Typical work includes researching market salaries, analyzing compensation data, preparing reports, tracking benefits costs, and supporting HR planning and annual review processes.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Compensation and Benefits Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, relevant HR or rewards experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with spreadsheets or HR systems.

  • Which skills are important for Compensation and Benefits Analysts?question toggle

    Useful skills include data analysis, attention to detail, knowledge of compensation or benefits practices, reporting, spreadsheet skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to HR teams and business leaders.

  • How much do Compensation and Benefits Analysts earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; actual compensation and eligibility vary by posting.

  • Where can Compensation and Benefits Analysts find jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Compensation and Benefits Analyst and related total rewards titles, and review each listing for its requirements and compensation information.