How much does a Compensation Analyst IV make in the United States? The average Compensation Analyst IV salary in the United States is $123,537 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $113,236 and $135,399. 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. 

Compensation Analyst IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Compensation Analyst IV Salary $103,858 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Compensation Analyst IV Salary $113,236 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Compensation Analyst IV Salary $123,537 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Compensation Analyst IV Salary $135,399 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Compensation Analyst IV Salary $146,199 US February 26, 2024
25% $113,236 10% $103,858 90% $146,199 75% $135,399 $123,537 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Compensation Analyst IV 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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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Talent Acquisition: Talent acquisition is the process of identifying organizational staffing needs, recruiting qualified candidates and selecting the candidates best suited for the available positions.

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compensation analysis: A review of employee pay in relation to an organization's pay philosophy. It often takes into account both internal equity and external competitiveness to ensure fair pay that can attract, engage, and retain talent.

Analysis 5.32%
Talent Acquisition 0.56%
compensation analysis 0.45%
Others 93.67%

Job Description for Compensation Analyst IV

Compensation Analyst IV analyzes, designs, and administers employer compensation programs, including base pay, long and short-term incentives, spot bonuses, commissions, and stock that align with company objectives for recruiting, retention, and employee engagement. Designs and communicates pay structures, grades, compensation budgets, and guidelines. Being a Compensation Analyst IV advises managers on making effective pay decisions that support employee engagement and comply with compensation policy and budgetary guidelines. Evaluates jobs and develops and maintains job descriptions and job architecture. Additionally, Compensation Analyst IV participates in compensation surveys, conducts research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Compensation Analyst IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Compensation Analyst IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Compensation Analyst IV

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 Compensation Analyst IV, the first career path typically starts with a Compensation Supervisor position, and then progresses to Compensation Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Executive Compensation Manager.

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