Human Resources Benefits Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Human Resources Benefits Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resources Benefits Manager in the United States is $125,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Human Resources Benefits Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,466
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,963 to $136,379
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,641
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
AI Onboarding
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $113,963 10% $103,641 90% $146,466 75% $136,379 $125,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Human Resources Benefits Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $136,379 $11,365 $2,623 $66
Average $125,300 $10,442 $2,410 $60
25th Percentile $113,963 $9,497 $2,192 $55
Check out Human Resources Benefits Manager Job Openings in the United States
Human Resources Manager

Uline - Etna, OH

Manager, Human Resources

Crown Holdings - Dayton, OH

Human Resources Manager

Compass Group - Columbus, OH

Human Resources Manager

Olshan Properties - New Albany, OH

Search More Human Resources Benefits Manager Jobs in the United States
Select State
Select City
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Human Resources Benefits Manager Salaries

A Human Resources Benefits 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 Human Resources Benefits Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resources Benefits 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $110,723
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,402
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,485
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $166,180
  • Expert (over 8 years): $186,672
Levels Salary
Benefits ... Level Human Resources Benefits Manager$110,723
Benefits ... Level Human Resources Benefits Manager$103,402
Human Res... Level Human Resources Benefits Manager$124,485
Benefits ... Level Human Resources Benefits Manager$166,180
Benefits ... Level Human Resources Benefits Manager$186,672
$110,723 0 yr
$103,402 < 2 yrs
$124,485 2-4 yrs
$166,180 5-8 yrs
$186,672 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Human Resources Benefits Managers

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: $158,041
  • San Francisco: $156,310
  • Oakland: $153,016

What Skills Can Increase a Human Resources Benefits Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.98% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.92% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.98%
Microsoft Office 2.92%
PowerPoint 1.55%
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 a Human Resources Benefits Manager's salary.
  • Vendor Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Workday: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Vendor Management
 $132,818
6%
Project Management
 $131,565
5%
Workday
 $131,565
5%
Budgeting
 $131,565
5%
Analysis
 $130,312
4%
Vendor Relationships
 $130,312
4%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Human Resources Benefits Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Human Resources Benefits Managers 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 Human Resources Benefits Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $118,347 and $125,959).

Human Resources Benefits Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Human Resources Benefits Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 11.7%
Associates 6.6%
Bachelors 54.6%
Masters 25.7%
Doctorate 0.6%
view as graph

Human Resources Benefits Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resources Benefits 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$113,963
Average $125,300/year
$136,379
$9,497
Average $10,442/month
$11,365
$2,192
Average $2,410/week
$2,623
$55
Average $60/hour
$66
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $136,379 $11,365 $2,623 $66
Average $125,300 $10,442 $2,410 $60
25th Percentile $113,963 $9,497 $2,192 $55

Salaries of jobs related to Human Resources Benefits Manager

Salary Trends for Human Resources Benefits Manager

Salaries for a Human Resources Benefits Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,041 in 2023 to around $110,437 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Human Resources Benefits Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Human Resources Benefits Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$111,041
2024
$111,513
2025
$110,437
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $111,041
2024 $111,513
2025 $110,437
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Human Resources Benefits Manager

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Human Resources Benefits Manager

Here are companies hiring for Human Resources Benefits Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Human Resources Benefits Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Human Resources Benefits Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst