How much does a compensation and benefits manager make in New York?
$175,600a year
Median yearly pay for compensation and benefits managers in New York. That is $84.43 an hour or $14,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.43
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $115,000Median: $175,600Highest 10%: $287,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $115,000 | $55.28 | |
| 25th | $137,400 | $66.07 | |
| Median | $175,600 | $84.43 | |
| 75th | $223,000 | $107.23 | |
| 90th | $287,500 | $138.22 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $179,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $144,500 |
| Albany, NY | $140,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $139,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensation and benefits managers.
| 1. Washington | $199,200 |
| 2. Connecticut | $198,000 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $184,100 |
| 4. New York | $175,600 |
| 5. New Jersey | $168,400 |
| 6. California | $166,700 |
| 7. Delaware | $166,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation and benefits manager make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $84.43 ($175,600 a year).
Do compensation and benefits managers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $175,600 against $149,200 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for compensation and benefits manager pay?
New York ranks 4 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays compensation and benefits managers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $179,700 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.