Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Iowa
Compensation and Benefits Managers in Iowa earn a median of $118,250 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,000; the top 10% earn over $202,600. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
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Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Iowa
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in Iowa?
The median is $118,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,000 and the top 10% earn over $202,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 45 (−21% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.