What are the main factors that influence a Compensation Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change A Compensation Analyst's salary?

A Compensation Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Compensation Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $68,512, a Compensation Analyst (2-4 years)earns $81,819, a Compensation Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $107,322, a Compensation Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $130,286, a Compensation Supervisor (7+ years)earns $124,972,

What are the highest paying states for a Compensation Analyst?

Compensation Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Compensation Analyst roles are District of Columbia $87,895, California $87,561, Massachusetts $86,394. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Compensation Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Compensation Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Principal Compensation Analyst: $126,120; Compensation Analyst IV: $126,116; Executive Compensation Analyst III: $112,769; Senior Compensation Analyst: $103,890; Compensation Analyst III: $103,887.

Compensation Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Compensation Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Compensation Analyst in Rhode Island is $82,306 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,961
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,116 to $88,930
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,659

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Compensation Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,930	$7,411	$1,710	$43
Average	$82,306	$6,859	$1,583	$40
25th Percentile	$74,116	$6,176	$1,425	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Compensation Analyst Salaries

A Compensation Analyst'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Compensation Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compensation Analyst'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,512
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,819
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,322
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,286
Expert (over 8 years): $124,972

Levels	Salary
Compensat... Level Compensation Analyst	$68,512
Compensat... Level Compensation Analyst	$81,819
Compensat... Level Compensation Analyst	$107,322
Compensat... Level Compensation Analyst	$130,286
Compensat... Level Compensation Analyst	$124,972

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

District of Columbia: $87,895.
California: $87,561.
Massachusetts: $86,394.

District of Columbia $87,895 California $87,561 Massachusetts $86,394 Washington $86,077 New Jersey $86,045 Alaska $85,934 Connecticut $84,838 New York $84,394

Hawaii $82,973 Rhode Island $82,306 Maryland $81,854 Minnesota $81,234 Colorado $80,996 Illinois $80,917 Oregon $80,615 Delaware $80,393

New Hampshire $80,253 Virginia $79,940 Pennsylvania $79,027 Nevada $78,567 North Dakota $78,416 Michigan $78,178 Wisconsin $78,091 Vermont $77,916

Texas $77,432 Maine $77,400 Arizona $77,352 Ohio $77,297 Georgia $76,567 Indiana $76,201 Wyoming $76,130 Utah $76,019

Iowa $75,971 Kansas $75,590 Louisiana $75,479 North Carolina $75,439 Missouri $75,423 Florida $75,114 Montana $74,947 Nebraska $74,788

Kentucky $74,701 South Carolina $74,383 Tennessee $74,185 Idaho $74,106 New Mexico $73,526 Oklahoma $73,399 Alabama $72,931 South Dakota $72,145

Arkansas $71,716 West Virginia $71,486 Mississippi $70,795

Top Paying Cities for Compensation Analysts

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:

Adamsville: $83,656
Albion: $82,266
Ashaway: $83,973

Adamsville, RI $83,656 Albion, RI $82,266 Ashaway, RI $83,973 Barrington, RI $82,266 Block Island, RI $83,537 Bradford, RI $83,918 Bristol, RI $82,187 Carolina, RI $83,235

Charlestown, RI $83,322 Chepachet, RI $82,108 Clayville, RI $82,187 Coventry, RI $82,108 West Greenwich, RI $82,052 East Greenwich, RI $82,163 Exeter, RI $83,918 Fiskeville, RI $82,266

Forestdale, RI $82,187 Foster, RI $82,052 Glendale, RI $82,052 Greene, RI $82,973 Greenville, RI $82,266 Harmony, RI $82,243 Harrisville, RI $82,108 Hope, RI $82,266

Hope Valley, RI $83,973 Hopkinton, RI $83,997 Jamestown, RI $83,155 Kenyon, RI $83,894 Little Compton, RI $83,624 Manville, RI $82,266 Mapleville, RI $82,052 Newport, RI $83,171

Middletown, RI $83,521 North Kingstown, RI $82,028 North Scituate, RI $82,243 Oakland, RI $82,131 Pascoag, RI $82,084 Pawtucket, RI $82,266 Central Falls, RI $82,266 Cumberland, RI $82,266

Lincoln, RI $82,266 Portsmouth, RI $82,838 Prudence Island, RI $82,108 Rockville, RI $83,997 Saunderstown, RI $83,203 Shannock, RI $83,870 Slatersville, RI $82,187 Slocum, RI $83,203

Tiverton, RI $83,679 Wakefield, RI $83,116 Kingston, RI $83,132 Narragansett, RI $83,148 Peace Dale, RI $83,116 Warren, RI $82,243 Warwick, RI $82,266 Westerly, RI $84,021

West Kingston, RI $83,179 West Warwick, RI $82,266 Wood River Junction, RI $83,918 Woonsocket, RI $82,187 North Smithfield, RI $82,243 Wyoming, RI $83,894 Providence, RI $82,266 Cranston, RI $82,266

North Providence, RI $82,266 East Providence, RI $82,266 Riverside, RI $82,266 Rumford, RI $82,266 Smithfield, RI $82,266 Johnston, RI $82,266

Compensation Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compensation Analyst'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.

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$74,116

Average $82,306/year

$88,930

$6,176

Average $6,859/month

$7,411

$1,425

Average $1,583/week

$1,710

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,930	$7,411	$1,710	$43
Average	$82,306	$6,859	$1,583	$40
25th Percentile	$74,116	$6,176	$1,425	$36

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