How much does a compensation and benefits manager make in Texas?
$136,900a year
Median yearly pay for compensation and benefits managers in Texas. That is $65.83 an hour or $11,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.83
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,550Median: $136,900Highest 10%: $216,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,550 | $41.61 | |
| 25th | $106,500 | $51.19 | |
| Median | $136,900 | $65.83 | |
| 75th | $178,900 | $86.02 | |
| 90th | $216,900 | $104.27 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $148,900 |
| Austin, TX | $148,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $145,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $122,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $120,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensation and benefits managers.
| 18. Maryland | $139,900 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $139,000 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $137,000 |
| 21. Texas | $136,900 |
| 22. North Carolina | $135,200 |
| 23. Tennessee | $132,800 |
| 24. Utah | $132,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation and benefits manager make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $65.83 ($136,900 a year).
Do compensation and benefits managers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $136,900 against $149,200 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for compensation and benefits manager pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays compensation and benefits managers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $148,900 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.