Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in North Carolina
Compensation and Benefits Managers in North Carolina earn a median of $135,240 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $135,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,740; the top 10% earn over $227,410. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
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Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in North Carolina
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in North Carolina?
The median is $135,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,740 and the top 10% earn over $227,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 45 (−9% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.