Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in California
Compensation and Benefits Managers in California earn a median of $166,730 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $166,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,840; the top 10% earn over $289,910. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
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Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in California
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in California?
The median is $166,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,840 and the top 10% earn over $289,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 45 (+12% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.