Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in New York
Compensation and Benefits Managers in New York earn a median of $175,620 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $175,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,990; the top 10% earn over $287,490. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
States ranked near New York
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Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in New York
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in New York?
The median is $175,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,990 and the top 10% earn over $287,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 45 (+18% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.