How much does a compensation and benefits manager make in Colorado?
$165,800a year
Median yearly pay for compensation and benefits managers in Colorado. That is $79.70 an hour or $13,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.70
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,990Median: $165,800Highest 10%: $227,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,990 | $44.71 | |
| 25th | $130,300 | $62.64 | |
| Median | $165,800 | $79.70 | |
| 75th | $203,800 | $97.96 | |
| 90th | $227,200 | $109.25 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $168,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensation and benefits managers.
| 5. New Jersey | $168,400 |
| 6. California | $166,700 |
| 7. Delaware | $166,100 |
| 8. Colorado | $165,800 |
| 9. Minnesota | $163,400 |
| 10. Georgia | $163,100 |
| 11. Oregon | $161,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation and benefits manager make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $79.70 ($165,800 a year).
Do compensation and benefits managers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $165,800 against $149,200 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Colorado rank for compensation and benefits manager pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in Colorado pays compensation and benefits managers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $168,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.