Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in New Jersey
Compensation and Benefits Managers in New Jersey earn a median of $168,370 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $168,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $111,720; the top 10% earn over $259,690. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
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Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in New Jersey
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in New Jersey?
The median is $168,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $111,720 and the top 10% earn over $259,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 45 (+13% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.