How much does a Compensation Director make in Massachusetts? The average Compensation Director salary in Massachusetts is $215,652 as of February 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $190,606 and $241,853. 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.

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25% $190,606 10% $167,802 90% $265,709 75% $241,853 $215,652 50%(Median)
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Encompass Health - Framingham, MA

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Clean Harbors - Hanson, MA

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New England Network Solutions - Lowell, MA

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Matter - Newburyport, MA

Job Description for Compensation Director

Compensation Director directs, designs, and plans compensation policies, objectives, and initiatives. Oversees the collection of wage, salary, and incentive survey data to ensure the organization's compensation programs/objectives are competitive. Being a Compensation Director plans and administers long and short-term equity programs and executive programs that drive company performance and comply with laws and regulations . Ensures compensation programs remain within budgetary constraints. Additionally, Compensation Director oversees messaging to employees to promote clarity and reinforce the value of compensation programs. Keeps abreast of regulatory, market, and practice changes and trends. Champions timely and robust data collection and analysis processes that support research and market, pay equity, and other compensation studies. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification. Typically reports to top management. The Compensation 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 Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)...View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $208,712 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $210,960 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $211,321 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $210,229 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $208,706 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $223,322 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $211,688 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $223,322 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $223,322 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $216,445 Date Updated February 27, 2023

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