How much does a compensation make in Madison?
$69,010a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $33.18 an hour or $5,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.18
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,670Median: $69,010Highest 10%: $96,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,670 | $25.32 | |
| 25th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| Median | $69,010 | $33.18 | |
| 75th | $83,870 | $40.32 | |
| 90th | $96,430 | $46.36 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for compensations.
| Duluth, MN | $82,290 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,270 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $77,860 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,530 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $70,830 |
| Appleton, WI | $67,950 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $126,000 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $103,800 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $98,990 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $98,430 |
| Management Analyst | $97,170 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $95,130 |
| Financial Examiner | $88,920 |
| Budget Analyst | $86,340 |
| Claims Adjuster | $81,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $33.18 ($69,010 a year).
Do compensations make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $69,010 against $78,210 nationally, 12% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $72,130, so Madison pays 4% less.
Where does Madison rank for compensation pay?
149 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,430 or more.
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.