What are the main factors that influence an Executive Compensation Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change An Executive Compensation Manager's salary?

An Executive Compensation Manager's salary grows with experience: an Executive Compensation Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $74,895, an Executive Compensation Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $85,911, an Executive Compensation Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $112,794, an Executive Compensation Manager (7+ years)earns $186,048,

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Compensation Manager?

Executive Compensation Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Compensation Manager roles are District of Columbia $205,992, California $205,211, Massachusetts $202,476. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Compensation Manager roles make?

Salaries for Executive Compensation Manager level roles vary by specialization: Compensation Manager - Executive Rewards: $190,677; Executive Compensation Analysis Manager: $186,100; Compensation Manager: $138,449; Senior Executive Compensation Analyst: $112,800; Executive Compensation Analyst III: $112,794.

How do different companies affect an Executive Compensation Manager's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Executive Compensation Manager roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Executive Compensation Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive Compensation Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Compensation Manager in the United States is $186,048 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

However, an Executive Compensation Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $211,652
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $175,647 to $199,450
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $166,177

10% $166,177

50% (Median) $186,048

90% $211,652

Executive Compensation Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$199,450	$16,621	$3,836	$96
Average	$186,048	$15,504	$3,578	$89
25th Percentile	$175,647	$14,637	$3,378	$84

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Compensation Manager Salaries

An Executive Compensation Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Compensation Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Compensation Manager'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:

Executive Compensation Analyst I (0-2 years): $74,895
Executive Compensation Analyst II (2-4 years): $85,911
Executive Compensation Analyst III (4-7 years): $112,794
Executive Compensation Manager (7+ years): $186,048

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Executive Compensation Analyst I	0-2 years	$74,895
Executive Compensation Analyst II	2-4 years	$85,911
Executive Compensation Analyst III	4-7 years	$112,794
Executive Compensation Manager	7+ years	$186,048

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How Do Executive Compensation Managers 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 Executive Compensation Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $205,992.
California: $205,211.
Massachusetts: $202,476.

District of Columbia $205,992 California $205,211 Massachusetts $202,476 Washington $201,732 New Jersey $201,657 Alaska $201,397 Connecticut $198,829 New York $197,788

Hawaii $194,457 Rhode Island $192,895 Maryland $191,834 Minnesota $190,383 Colorado $189,825 Illinois $189,639 Oregon $188,932 Delaware $188,411

New Hampshire $188,083 Virginia $187,350 Pennsylvania $185,211 Nevada $184,132 North Dakota $183,778 Michigan $183,220 Wisconsin $183,015 Vermont $182,606

Texas $181,471 Maine $181,397 Arizona $181,285 Ohio $181,155 Georgia $179,443 Indiana $178,587 Wyoming $178,420 Utah $178,160

Iowa $178,048 Kansas $177,155 Louisiana $176,894 North Carolina $176,801 Missouri $176,764 Florida $176,039 Montana $175,648 Nebraska $175,276

Kentucky $175,071 South Carolina $174,327 Tennessee $173,862 Idaho $173,676 New Mexico $172,318 Oklahoma $172,020 Alabama $170,922 South Dakota $169,080

Arkansas $168,076 West Virginia $167,536 Mississippi $165,918

Top Paying Cities for Executive Compensation Manager

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:

San Jose: $234,662
San Francisco: $232,093
Oakland: $227,202

San Jose, CA $234,662

San Francisco, CA $232,093

Oakland, CA $227,202

New York, NY $214,214

Paramus, NJ $211,609

Queens Village, NY $211,600

Passaic, NJ $211,423

Bergenfield, NJ $211,406

Stamford, CT $210,997

Huntington, NY $210,921

Newark, NJ $209,546

Bridgeport, CT $209,153

Vallejo, CA $208,783

New Brunswick, NJ $208,709

Petaluma, CA $208,597

Middlesex, NJ $208,244

Somerset, NJ $208,113

Santa Cruz, CA $207,871

Boston, MA $206,737

Monterey, CA $206,084

Seattle, WA $205,657

Santa Rosa, CA $205,620

Los Angeles, CA $205,564

Juneau, AK $205,081

Washington, DC $204,876

Orange, CA $204,214

Santa Ana, CA $203,723

Long Beach, CA $203,537

Anaheim, CA $203,499

Anchorage, AK $203,406

Santa Maria, CA $202,848

Everett, WA $202,811

Danbury, CT $202,156

Bremerton, WA $201,899

Tacoma, WA $201,230

New Suffolk, NY $201,226

Sacramento, CA $201,174

Santa Barbara, CA $200,969

Trenton, NJ $200,764

San Diego, CA $200,764

Brockton, MA $200,560

Fairbanks, AK $200,104

Lompoc, CA $199,630

Lowell, MA $199,479

Ventura, CA $199,443

Nashua, NH $199,406

Stockton, CA $199,388

Modesto, CA $198,029

Poughkeepsie, NY $197,620

Olympia, WA $197,267

Kennewick, WA $197,267

New Haven, CT $197,192

Lawrence, MA $196,523

Hartford, CT $196,336

Riverside, CA $196,299

New Bedford, MA $196,113

Richland, WA $196,113

Bakersfield, CA $195,853

San Bernardino, CA $195,778

New Britain, CT $195,760

Atlantic City, NJ $195,760

New London, CT $195,685

Norwich, CT $195,629

Portsmouth, NH $195,592

Boulder, CO $195,198

Portland, OR $194,941

Worcester, MA $194,922

Minneapolis, MN $194,346

Philadelphia, PA $194,085

Honolulu, HI $193,471

Saint Paul, MN $193,382

Vineland, NJ $193,341

Providence, RI $192,802

Chicago, IL $192,262

Bellingham, WA $192,039

Springfield, MA $191,890

Baltimore, MD $191,834

Chico, CA $191,369

Pittsfield, MA $190,867

Manchester, NH $190,513

Spokane, WA $189,695

Denver, CO $189,676

Albany, NY $188,802

Troy, NY $188,727

Nassau, NY $188,528

Schenectady, NY $188,336

Wilmington, DE $188,188

Burlington, VT $187,927

Salem, OR $187,853

Portland, ME $187,276

Yakima, WA $187,090

Rochester, MN $186,513

Reno, NV $186,420

Fresno, CA $186,420

Milwaukee, WI $186,253

Detroit, MI $186,067

Ann Arbor, MI $186,035

Allentown, PA $186,011

Colorado Springs, CO $185,695

Syracuse, NY $185,601

Carson City, NV $185,601

Houston, TX $185,341

Eugene, OR $185,248

Gary, IN $185,025

Springfield, OR $184,876

Bismarck, ND $184,839

Galveston, TX $184,708

Medford, OR $184,429

Fort Collins, CO $184,355

Concord, NH $184,262

Austin, TX $184,206

Mesa, AZ $183,815

Reading, PA $183,797

Phoenix, AZ $183,778

Dallas, TX $183,722

Saint Cloud, MN $183,544

Madison, WI $183,294

Utica, NY $182,792

Rochester, NY $182,494

Des Moines, IA $182,476

Raleigh, NC $182,457

Atlanta, GA $182,178

Battle Creek, MI $182,122

Salt Lake City, UT $182,067

Lancaster, PA $181,788

Harrisburg, PA $181,527

Kansas City, MO $181,341

Champaign, IL $181,304

Kansas City, KS $181,304

Fort Worth, TX $181,285

Columbus, OH $181,254

Boca Raton, FL $181,211

Pittsburgh, PA $181,136

Richmond, VA $181,062

Indianapolis, IN $181,025

Cleveland, OH $181,006

Las Vegas, NV $180,783

Cincinnati, OH $180,783

Petersburg, VA $180,504

Huntsville, AL $180,225

Lansing, MI $180,100

Lebanon, PA $180,076

Pueblo, CO $180,057

Appleton, WI $180,001

Buffalo, NY $179,927

Dayton, OH $179,871

Racine, WI $179,834

Charlotte, NC $179,815

Saint Louis, MO $179,760

York, PA $179,648

Elkhart, IN $179,648

Gastonia, NC $179,613

Billings, MT $179,568

Beaumont, TX $179,518

Lorain, OH $179,481

Benton Harbor, MI $179,443

Toledo, OH $179,406

Binghamton, NY $179,313

Rock Hill, SC $179,294

Rockford, IL $179,201

Springfield, IL $179,127

Elyria, OH $179,108

Fargo, ND $179,108

Flagstaff, AZ $178,978

Fort Lauderdale, FL $178,867

Duluth, MN $178,755

Miami, FL $178,755

Cheyenne, WY $178,625

Grand Forks, ND $178,625

Bangor, ME $178,215

Cedar Rapids, IA $178,011

Durham, NC $177,933

Louisville, KY $177,918

Grand Rapids, MI $177,880

Hialeah, FL $177,862

Casper, WY $177,601

Scranton, PA $177,378

New Orleans, LA $177,322

Virginia Beach, VA $177,304

Akron, OH $177,211

Peoria, IL $176,969

Sarasota, FL $176,932

Nashville, TN $176,801

Omaha, NE $176,801

Green Bay, WI $176,801

Baton Rouge, LA $176,708

Charleston, SC $176,671

Jamestown, NY $176,578

Davenport, IA $176,578

Tucson, AZ $176,485

Saint Petersburg, FL $176,374

Tampa, FL $176,336

Evansville, IN $176,225

Port Arthur, TX $176,225

Bradenton, FL $176,150

Santa Fe, NM $175,815

Orlando, FL $175,480

Clearwater, FL $175,425

Canton, OH $175,034

La Crosse, WI $175,034

Albuquerque, NM $174,922

Newport News, VA $174,904

High Point, NC $174,848

Ogden, UT $174,773

Corpus Christi, TX $174,625

Norfolk, VA $174,513

Laramie, WY $174,513

Rock Island, IL $174,401

Saginaw, MI $174,364

Jacksonville, FL $174,346

Salisbury, NC $174,308

Boise, ID $174,271

Moline, IL $174,178

Fort Myers, FL $174,122

Memphis, TN $174,085

Tulsa, OK $173,992

Waterloo, IA $173,880

Spartanburg, SC $173,694

Lincoln, NE $173,601

Fort Wayne, IN $173,564

Provo, UT $173,546

Cedar Falls, IA $173,322

San Antonio, TX $173,248

Greensboro, NC $173,173

South Bend, IN $173,155

Savannah, GA $172,950

Muskegon, MI $172,876

Birmingham, AL $172,857

Winston Salem, NC $172,766

Lake Charles, LA $172,318

Anderson, IN $172,280

Lexington, KY $172,225

Augusta, GA $172,169

Greenville, SC $172,169

Lima, OH $172,020

Wichita, KS $172,001

Tuscaloosa, AL $172,001

Columbia, SC $171,834

Springfield, OH $171,797

Asheville, NC $171,499

Bloomington, IN $171,369

Knoxville, TN $170,699

Shreveport, LA $170,680

Wilmington, NC $170,439

Roanoke, VA $170,439

Topeka, KS $170,104

Frankfort, KY $170,083

Oklahoma City, OK $169,955

Chillicothe, OH $169,880

Longview, TX $169,862

Melbourne, FL $169,843

Sioux Falls, SD $169,546

Mobile, AL $169,527

Terre Haute, IN $169,453

Altoona, PA $169,341

Amarillo, TX $169,211

Killeen, TX $169,155

Fayetteville, AR $169,006

Chattanooga, TN $168,950

Sioux City, IA $168,783

Idaho Falls, ID $168,746

Lynchburg, VA $168,597

Gainesville, FL $168,355

Portsmouth, OH $168,262

Little Rock, AR $168,225

Lafayette, LA $168,150

Youngstown, OH $168,150

Daytona Beach, FL $168,039

Clarksville, TN $168,020

Pensacola, FL $168,001

Temple, TX $167,988

Hopkinsville, KY $167,443

Erie, PA $167,406

Florence, SC $167,332

Charleston, WV $167,034

Great Falls, MT $166,941

Macon, GA $166,680

Tallahassee, FL $166,662

Fayetteville, NC $166,625

Waco, TX $166,587

Helena, MT $166,457

Pine Bluff, AR $166,386

Vincennes, IN $166,159

Lubbock, TX $166,085

Alamogordo, NM $165,973

Twin Falls, ID $165,806

Rapid City, SD $165,750

Jackson, MS $165,415

Huntington, WV $165,402

Greenville, MS $165,397

Parkersburg, WV $165,207

Montgomery, AL $165,173

Wichita Falls, TX $164,987

Springfield, MO $164,987

Biloxi, MS $164,894

Monroe, LA $164,708

Johnstown, PA $164,578

Sumter, SC $164,504

Columbus, GA $164,485

Pascagoula, MS $164,132

Abilene, TX $164,132

Kingsport, TN $163,648

Albany, GA $163,648

Gulfport, MS $163,592

Alexandria, LA $162,978

Fort Smith, AR $162,513

El Paso, TX $162,011

Las Cruces, NM $161,173

Harlingen, TX $160,701

Pocatello, ID $160,671

Florence, AL $160,429

Brownsville, TX $160,392

Mcallen, TX $160,001

Dothan, AL $159,741

Columbus, MS $158,636

Altus, OK $157,769

Lawton, OK $157,415

Pierre, SD $156,745

What Skills Can Increase an Executive Compensation Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 13.95% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Market Pricing (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Setting the price of a product or service according to the current market price to ensure the business remains competitive while still growing ROI.
Talent Acquisition (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Talent acquisition is the process of identifying organizational staffing needs, recruiting qualified candidates and selecting the candidates best suited for the available positions.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	13.95%
Market Pricing	2.44%
Talent Acquisition	1.31%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Executive Compensation Manager's salary.

Job Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Job Analysis	$219,537	18%
Innovation	$204,653	10%
Commitment	$202,792	9%

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Executive Compensation Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Executive Compensation Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $208,270. While startup companies pay approximate $176,192.

Executive Compensation Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$176,192
Growth Stage	51~500	$186,343
Established	501~5000	$201,122
Enterprise	5000+	$208,270

Executive Compensation Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Executive Compensation Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Executive Compensation Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Executive Compensation Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Executive Compensation Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$208,374	$100.0	12%
Biotechnology	$204,653	$98.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$204,653	$98.0	10%
Insurance	$204,653	$98.0	10%
Internet	$200,932	$97.0	8%

How Education impacts an Executive Compensation Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Executive Compensation Manager enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Executive Compensation Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $177,127 and $189,175.

Executive Compensation Manager Salaries by Degree Level

$192,400
$190,200
$188,000
$185,900
$183,700
$181,500
$179,300
$177,200

Typical Education for Executive Compensation Manager
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	2.6%
High School	28.9%
Associates	2.6%
Bachelors	28.9%
Masters	63.2%
Doctorate	5.3%

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Executive Compensation Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Compensation Manager'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.

$175,647

Average $186,048/year

$199,450

$14,637

Average $15,504/month

$16,621

$3,378

Average $3,578/week

$3,836

$84

Average $89/hour

$96

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$199,450	$16,621	$3,836	$96
Average	$186,048	$15,504	$3,578	$89
25th Percentile	$175,647	$14,637	$3,378	$84

Executive Compensation Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Executive Compensation Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Compensation Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $207,524 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Executive Compensation Manager

Salaries for an Executive Compensation Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $157,016 in 2023 to around $156,176 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive Compensation Manager salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Executive Compensation Manager

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C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Executive Compensation Manager

1. Where can an Executive Compensation Manager earn the most?

An Executive Compensation Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Executive Compensation Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Executive Compensation Manager is $234,662.

2. What is the highest pay for Executive Compensation Manager?

The highest pay for Executive Compensation Manager is $211,652.

3. What is the lowest pay for Executive Compensation Manager?

The lowest pay for Executive Compensation Manager is $166,177.

4. What are the responsibilities of Executive Compensation Manager?

Responsible for the analysis and administration of executive compensation programs, annual and long-term incentive programs, and deferred compensation plans. Provide consultation on executive compensation matters to senior executives and human resources. Oversees the preparation of compensation data for proxy disclosure and compensation committee meetings. Assists executive directly or engages/manages outside consultants with tax matters related to compensation. Directs the salary survey process and evaluates market data for executive positions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. May require Certified Compensation Professional. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Executive Compensation Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Executive Compensation Manager roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

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