Director of Benefits Salary in the United States

How much does a Director of Benefits make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director of Benefits in the United States is $176,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, a Director of Benefits's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $210,156
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,798 to $194,143
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $144,542
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Director of Benefits Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $194,143 $16,179 $3,734 $93
Average $176,555 $14,713 $3,395 $85
25th Percentile $159,798 $13,317 $3,073 $77
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Key Factors That Influence Director of Benefits Salaries

A Director of Benefits'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 Director of Benefits Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director of Benefits'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): $164,868
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $166,389
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $168,417
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,952
  • Expert (over 8 years): $173,487
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director of Benefits$164,868
Intermediate Level Director of Benefits$166,389
Senior Level Director of Benefits$168,417
Specialist Level Director of Benefits$170,952
Expert Level Director of Benefits$173,487
$164,868 0 yr
$166,389 < 2 yrs
$168,417 2-4 yrs
$170,952 5-8 yrs
$173,487 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director of Benefits 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 Director of Benefits. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $195,482.
  • California: $194,740.
  • Massachusetts: $192,145.

Top Paying Cities for Director of Benefits

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: $222,689
  • San Francisco: $220,500
  • Oakland: $215,609

What Skills Can Increase a Director of Benefits's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.08% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Due Diligence (Mentioned in 2.42% Job Postings): Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. The theory behind due diligence holds that performing this type of investigation contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to deliberate in a reflexive manner on the decision at hand and all its costs, benefits, and risks.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.82% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.08%
Due Diligence 2.42%
Billing 1.82%
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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 a Director of Benefits's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Due Diligence: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $192,445
9%
Due Diligence
 $192,445
9%
Critical Thinking
 $192,445
9%
Competitiveness
 $188,914
7%
Analysis
 $187,148
6%
Time Management
 $185,383
5%
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How Education impacts a Director of Benefits's Salary?

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

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Director of Benefits with a Bachelor's Degree is between $161,360 and $171,372).

Director of Benefits Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director of Benefits
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 5.3%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 50.4%
Masters 38.6%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Director of Benefits Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director of Benefits'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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$159,798
Average $176,555/year
$194,143
$13,317
Average $14,713/month
$16,179
$3,073
Average $3,395/week
$3,734
$77
Average $85/hour
$93
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $194,143 $16,179 $3,734 $93
Average $176,555 $14,713 $3,395 $85
25th Percentile $159,798 $13,317 $3,073 $77

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Salary Trends for Director of Benefits

Salaries for a Director of Benefits can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $153,821 in 2023 to around $151,790 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director of Benefits salary trends, .

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