What are the main factors that influence an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Employee Benefits Programs Analyst 's salary?

An Employee Benefits Programs Analyst 's salary grows with experience: an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $61,804, an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $73,488, a Senior Benefits Analyst (4-7 years)earns $98,495, a Specialist/Lead Benefits Analyst (7+ years)earns $118,223, an Employee Benefit Programs Supervisor (7+ years)earns $110,406,

What are the highest paying states for an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I?

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I roles are District of Columbia $66,010, California $65,750, Massachusetts $64,880. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Employee Benefits Programs Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Employee Benefits Programs Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Employee Benefits Programs Director: $167,288; Employee Benefits Programs Manager: $132,189; Employee Benefits Programs Supervisor III: $129,168; Employee Benefits Programs Analyst IV: $114,090; Employee Benefits Programs Supervisor I: $110,365.

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Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I in Rhode Island is $61,810 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,718
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,080 to $69,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,042

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Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,090	$5,758	$1,329	$33
Average	$61,810	$5,151	$1,189	$30
25th Percentile	$54,080	$4,507	$1,040	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salaries

An Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Employee Benefits Programs Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I (0-2 years): $61,804
Employee Benefits Programs Analyst II (2-4 years): $73,488
Senior Benefits Analyst (4-7 years): $98,495
Specialist/Lead Benefits Analyst (7+ years): $118,223
Employee Benefit Programs Supervisor (7+ years): $110,406

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I	0-2 years	$61,804
Employee Benefits Programs Analyst II	2-4 years	$73,488
Senior Benefits Analyst	4-7 years	$98,495
Specialist/Lead Benefits Analyst	7+ years	$118,223
Employee Benefit Programs Supervisor	7+ years	$110,406

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How Do Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Employee Benefits Programs Analyst Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,010.
California: $65,750.
Massachusetts: $64,880.

District of Columbia $66,010 California $65,750 Massachusetts $64,880 Washington $64,640 New Jersey $64,620 Alaska $64,530 Connecticut $63,710 New York $63,380

Hawaii $62,310 Rhode Island $61,810 Maryland $61,470 Minnesota $61,000 Colorado $60,830 Illinois $60,770 Oregon $60,540 Delaware $60,370

New Hampshire $60,270 Virginia $60,030 Pennsylvania $59,350 Nevada $59,000 North Dakota $58,890 Michigan $58,710 Wisconsin $58,640 Vermont $58,510

Texas $58,150 Maine $58,120 Arizona $58,090 Ohio $58,050 Georgia $57,500 Indiana $57,220 Wyoming $57,170 Utah $57,090

Iowa $57,050 Kansas $56,770 Louisiana $56,680 North Carolina $56,650 Missouri $56,640 Florida $56,410 Montana $56,280 Nebraska $56,160

Kentucky $56,100 South Carolina $55,860 Tennessee $55,710 Idaho $55,650 New Mexico $55,220 Oklahoma $55,120 Alabama $54,770 South Dakota $54,180

Arkansas $53,860 West Virginia $53,680 Mississippi $53,170

Top Paying Cities for Employee Benefits Programs Analyst Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $62,580
Albion: $62,050
Ashaway: $62,460

Adamsville, RI $62,580 Albion, RI $62,050 Ashaway, RI $62,460 Barrington, RI $61,890 Block Island, RI $62,230 Bradford, RI $62,430 Bristol, RI $62,130 Carolina, RI $62,320

Charlestown, RI $62,340 Chepachet, RI $62,220 Clayville, RI $62,050 Coventry, RI $62,050 West Greenwich, RI $62,220 East Greenwich, RI $62,010 Exeter, RI $62,200 Fiskeville, RI $61,890

Forestdale, RI $62,360 Foster, RI $62,190 Glendale, RI $62,370 Greene, RI $62,270 Greenville, RI $61,910 Harmony, RI $61,990 Harrisville, RI $62,340 Hope, RI $61,930

Hope Valley, RI $62,410 Hopkinton, RI $62,490 Jamestown, RI $62,280 Kenyon, RI $62,310 Little Compton, RI $62,570 Manville, RI $62,130 Mapleville, RI $62,230 Newport, RI $62,340

Middletown, RI $62,370 North Kingstown, RI $62,120 North Scituate, RI $61,990 Oakland, RI $62,300 Pascoag, RI $62,380 Pawtucket, RI $61,800 Central Falls, RI $61,820 Cumberland, RI $62,180

Lincoln, RI $61,890 Portsmouth, RI $62,340 Prudence Island, RI $62,210 Rockville, RI $62,480 Saunderstown, RI $62,240 Shannock, RI $62,320 Slatersville, RI $62,370 Slocum, RI $62,240

Tiverton, RI $62,530 Wakefield, RI $62,300 Kingston, RI $62,270 Narragansett, RI $62,310 Peace Dale, RI $62,290 Warren, RI $62,050 Warwick, RI $61,880 Westerly, RI $62,480

West Kingston, RI $62,290 West Warwick, RI $61,950 Wood River Junction, RI $62,380 Woonsocket, RI $62,370 North Smithfield, RI $62,230 Wyoming, RI $62,320 Providence, RI $61,780 Cranston, RI $61,790

North Providence, RI $61,790 East Providence, RI $61,780 Riverside, RI $61,800 Rumford, RI $61,790 Smithfield, RI $61,920 Johnston, RI $61,820

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $69,193. While startup companies pay approximate $58,535.

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$58,535
Growth Stage	51~500	$61,908
Established	501~5000	$66,818
Enterprise	5000+	$69,193

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Employee Benefits Programs Analyst positions in MFG Durable or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$86,534	$42.0	40%
Telecom	$83,444	$40.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$80,353	$39.0	30%
Construction	$77,262	$37.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$74,172	$36.0	20%

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$54,080

Average $61,810/year

$69,090

$4,507

Average $5,151/month

$5,758

$1,040

Average $1,189/week

$1,329

$26

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,090	$5,758	$1,329	$33
Average	$61,810	$5,151	$1,189	$30
25th Percentile	$54,080	$4,507	$1,040	$26

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salary Growth & Career Path

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I

Employee Benefits Administrator, Experienced

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst II

Employee Benefits Administrator, Senior

Senior Manager Employee Health and Welfare Benefits

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Employee Benefits Programs Analyst I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Employee Benefits Administrator, Experienced	$73,500	19%
Employee Benefits Programs Analyst II	$73,490	19%

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