How much does a Compensation and Benefits Director make in California? The average Compensation and Benefits Director salary in California is $219,651 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $198,271 and $246,115. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Compensation and Benefits Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Compensation and Benefits Director Salary $178,805 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Compensation and Benefits Director Salary $198,271 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Compensation and Benefits Director Salary $219,651 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Compensation and Benefits Director Salary $246,115 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Compensation and Benefits Director Salary $270,209 CA March 26, 2024
25% $198,271 10% $178,805 90% $270,209 75% $246,115 $219,651 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Compensation and Benefits Director

Compensation and Benefits Director directs an organization's compensation and benefits department's policies, objectives, and initiatives. Develops and administers all compensation and benefits programs designed to attract and retain employees. Being a Compensation and Benefits Director ensures compensation and benefits programs remain within budgetary constraints. Monitors trends and provides recommendations for improvements. Additionally, Compensation and Benefits Director creates policies and initiatives to ensure compensation and benefits programs follow all legal and organizational rules and guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Compensation and Benefits Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Compensation and Benefits Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $209,894 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $212,881 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $220,448 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $209,495 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $204,119 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $217,262 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $210,491 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $198,344 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $242,951 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $242,353 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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