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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$153K - $183K *

Drive the evolution of sales compensation strategies, managing an efficient payment engine for our go-to-market organization while leading a team of analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance in compe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize HR data processes to drive strategic decisions. Engage with internal clients to deliver actionable insights and develop analytical tools that enhance operational efficiency and su...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $126K *

Join our team to identify, assess, and report on enterprise risks while supporting sustainability initiatives. Collaborate across business units to enhance corporate ESG strategies and improve risk ma...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $151K *

Elevate payroll operations by managing semi-monthly payroll for 800+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $142K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $100K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

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Chattanooga, TNRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $205K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $310K *

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$129K - $193K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$230K - $260K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $223K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $149K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.