Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in District of Columbia
Compensation and Benefits Managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $160,990 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $160,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,410; the top 10% earn over $251,490. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in District of Columbia
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $160,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,410 and the top 10% earn over $251,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 45 (+8% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.