How much does a Benefits Specialist make?

Updated Sep 21, 2023

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$55,227 / yrTotal Pay
$51,527 / yrBase Pay
$3,700 / yrAdditional Pay

$55,227

 / yr
$37K$82K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Benefits Specialist is $55,227 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $51,527 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 $3,700 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

For Benefits Specialist

$55,227 /yr
Benefits Specialist
$73,232 /yr
Senior Benefits Specialist
$52,400 /yr
Lead Benefits Specialist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Benefits Specialist?

Job TitleSalary
Benefits Specialist$55,227 /yr
Senior Benefits Specialist$73,232 /yr
Lead Benefits Specialist$52,400 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Benefits Specialist

Some related job titles are Benefits Administrator Salaries with median pay of $57,383, Benefits Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $51,042, Claims Manager Salaries with median pay of $100,132, Human Resources Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $51,079.

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 Fidelity Investments, Boeing and ConnectiveRx.

1
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments
$62,349/yr
1K open jobs
4
UKG
$61,235/yr
8
Aon
$57,067/yr
10
TriNet
$56,122/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Benefits Specialist in United States

1Fidelity Investments$62,349
2Boeing$62,301
3ConnectiveRx$61,678
4UKG$61,235
5Related$60,184
6Marsh McLennan$58,414
7Gusto$57,401
8Aon$57,067
9USI Insurance Services$56,207
10TriNet$56,122
Total Pay Trajectory

For Benefits Specialist

$55,227 /yr
Benefits Specialist
$73,232 /yr
Senior Benefits Specialist
$52,400 /yr
Lead Benefits Specialist
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Benefits Specialist?

Job TitleSalary
Benefits Specialist$55,227 /yr
Senior Benefits Specialist$73,232 /yr
Lead Benefits Specialist$52,400 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Benefits Specialist at different companies?

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Aflac
3.8
Benefits SpecialistSee 81 salaries from this location

$53,222

 / yr
Unum
3.8
Benefits SpecialistSee 77 salaries from this location

$55,172

 / yr
ADP
4
Benefits SpecialistSee 59 salaries from this location

$52,910

 / yr
Conduent
3.1
Benefits SpecialistSee 55 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
WTW
3.9
Benefits SpecialistSee 50 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
CVS Health
3.1
Benefits SpecialistSee 49 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
American Income Life
3.6
Benefits SpecialistSee 41 salaries from this location

$52,104

 / yr

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Aon
3.9
Benefits SpecialistSee 35 salaries from this location

$57,067

 / yr
Alight Solutions
3.5
Benefits SpecialistSee 32 salaries from this location

$45,402

 / yr
Lash Group
2.9
Benefits SpecialistSee 30 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
Health Advocate
2.8
Benefits SpecialistSee 29 salaries from this location

$47,266

 / yr
Cencora
3.6
Benefits SpecialistSee 27 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Gusto
3.2
Benefits SpecialistSee 22 salaries from this location

$57,401

 / yr
Mercer
3.9
Benefits SpecialistSee 21 salaries from this location

$54,460

 / yr
UnitedHealth Group
3.7
Benefits SpecialistSee 20 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
BCInsourcing
3.9
Benefits SpecialistSee 19 salaries from this location

$49,341

 / yr
Globe Life Liberty National Division
3.4
Benefits SpecialistSee 18 salaries from this location

$51,590

 / yr
GoHealth
2.8
Benefits SpecialistSee 17 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Xerox
3.3
Benefits SpecialistSee 17 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
Aerotek
3.5
Benefits SpecialistSee 17 salaries from this location

$48,441

 / yr
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Benefits Specialist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Aflac Benefits Specialist salaries - 81 salaries reported$53,222/yr
Unum Benefits Specialist salaries - 77 salaries reported$55,172/yr
ADP Benefits Specialist salaries - 59 salaries reported$52,910/yr
Conduent Benefits Specialist salaries - 55 salaries reported$22/hr
WTW Benefits Specialist salaries - 50 salaries reported$26/hr
CVS Health Benefits Specialist salaries - 49 salaries reported$23/hr
American Income Life Benefits Specialist salaries - 41 salaries reported$52,104/yr
Aon Benefits Specialist salaries - 35 salaries reported$57,067/yr
Alight Solutions Benefits Specialist salaries - 32 salaries reported$45,402/yr
Lash Group Benefits Specialist salaries - 30 salaries reported$23/hr
Health Advocate Benefits Specialist salaries - 29 salaries reported$47,266/yr
Cencora Benefits Specialist salaries - 27 salaries reported$26/hr
Gusto Benefits Specialist salaries - 22 salaries reported$57,401/yr
Mercer Benefits Specialist salaries - 21 salaries reported$54,460/yr
UnitedHealth Group Benefits Specialist salaries - 20 salaries reported$24/hr
BCInsourcing Benefits Specialist salaries - 19 salaries reported$49,341/yr
Globe Life Liberty National Division Benefits Specialist salaries - 18 salaries reported$51,590/yr
GoHealth Benefits Specialist salaries - 17 salaries reported$26/hr
Xerox Benefits Specialist salaries - 17 salaries reported$24/hr
Aerotek Benefits Specialist salaries - 17 salaries reported$48,441/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 $62,301, Real Estate with a median total pay of $60,184, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $58,175, Insurance with a median total pay of $52,853, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $51,868.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$62,301

    17% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$60,184

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$58,175

    11% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$52,853

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$51,868

    0% Lower than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

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

BoeingBoeing$62,301/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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Job Title

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Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Retirement Plan Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$100,000

/yr

$55K | $45K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Benefits Confirmation Specialist

United States of America

 | <1 year

$770

/hr

$20 | $750

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Benefit Brow Expert

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Benefits Investigation Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Eligibility Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Eligibility Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Eligibility Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$37,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Benefits Verification Representative

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Benefits Specialist pay FAQ

The average salary for a Benefits Specialist is $55,227 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3447 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Benefits Specialist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Benefits Specialist in United States is $68,117 per year.

The lowest salary for a Benefits Specialist in United States is $44,960 per year.

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