Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Kentucky
Compensation and Benefits Managers in Kentucky earn a median of $114,290 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $114,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,850; the top 10% earn over $194,170. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Kentucky
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in Kentucky?
The median is $114,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,850 and the top 10% earn over $194,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 45 (−23% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.