Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Benefits Specialist make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$54,044 / yrTotal Pay
$50,351 / yrBase Pay
$3,693 / yrAdditional Pay

$54,044

 / yr
$38K$77K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Benefits Specialist is $54,044 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,351 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,693 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

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$54,044 /yr
Benefits Specialist
$71,789 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Benefits Specialist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Benefits Specialist in United States. Employers include Boeing, Gusto and Fidelity Investments.

1
Boeing
$85,722/yr
2
Gusto
$84,474/yr
4
UKG
$77,178/yr
10
ADP
$71,717/yr

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$66,491

 / yr

$60,227

 / yr

$27

 / hr

$71,717

 / yr

$33

 / hr

$28

 / hr

$57,729

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$27

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$57,314

 / yr

$55,155

 / yr

$32

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$68,008

 / yr

$29

 / hr

$59,889

 / yr

$84,474

 / yr

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 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Benefits Specialist in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Benefits Specialist in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $85,722, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $69,741, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $69,294, Information Technology with a median total pay of $69,193, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $67,852.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$85,722

    25% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$69,741

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$69,294

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$69,193

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$67,852

    5% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Benefits Specialist is Boeing.

BoeingBoeing$85,722/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Human Resources?

Human resources (HR) jobs are an essential part of many businesses and tend to grow at a similar rate as the overall labor market. As the labor market strengthens and businesses increase hiring, more recruiters and HR specialists are needed. Many HR jobs lend themselves well to remote work, which will become more common in the coming years. Smaller companies are expected to continue to shift many HR functions to agencies, rather than rely on in-house specialists, providing opportunities for employees to diversify their work. Data and technology will play an increasingly important role in HR, so digital and quantitative skills can help candidates stand out.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Benefits Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$109,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Benefit Consultant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$115,000

/yr

$65K | $50K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Payroll & Benefit Specialist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$47,715

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Benefit Consultant

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Benefits Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Benefit Arch Expert

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Eligibility Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$417

/hr

$17 | $400

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Benefit Brow Expert

United States of America

 | <1 year

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday

Benefits Specialist pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Benefits Specialist is $50,351 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Benefits Specialist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3243 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Benefits Specialist employees.

The highest salary for a Benefits Specialist in United States is $69,990 per year.

The lowest salary for a Benefits Specialist in United States is $36,222 per year.

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