How much does a Benefits Analyst I make in the United States? The average Benefits Analyst I salary in the United States is $63,325 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $56,975 and $70,278. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Benefits Analyst I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Benefits Analyst I Salary $51,194 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Benefits Analyst I Salary $56,975 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Benefits Analyst I Salary $63,325 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Benefits Analyst I Salary $70,278 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Benefits Analyst I Salary $76,609 US February 26, 2024
25% $56,975 10% $51,194 90% $76,609 75% $70,278 $63,325 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Benefits Analyst I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Networking: Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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COBRA: The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan .

Networking 2.99%
Futures 1.52%
COBRA 0.98%
Others 94.51%

Job Description for Benefits Analyst I

Benefits Analyst I researches, analyzes, evaluates, and administers corporate benefit plans and programs. Monitors benefit trends in the business environment and must stay abreast of applicable benefits legislation. Being a Benefits Analyst I assists in determining impact of new policies or provisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Benefits Analyst I typically reports to a manager. The Benefits Analyst I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Benefits Analyst I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Benefits Analyst I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Benefits Analyst I, the first career path typically starts with a Benefits Administrator II position, and then progresses to Benefits Administrator III.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Benefits Analyst II position, and then progresses to Benefits Analyst IV.

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Benefits Analyst I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Benefits Analyst I, the highest Benefits Analyst I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Benefits Analyst I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Benefits Analyst I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Benefits Analyst I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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