Total Rewards Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Total Rewards Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Total Rewards Analyst in the United States is $68,667 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,478
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,156 to $79,037
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,050
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Total Rewards Analyst Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,037 $6,586 $1,520 $38
Average $68,667 $5,722 $1,321 $33
25th Percentile $64,156 $5,346 $1,234 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Total Rewards Analyst Salaries

A Total Rewards 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Total Rewards Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Total Rewards 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): $67,904
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,054
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,318
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,098
  • Expert (over 8 years): $123,793
Levels Salary
Total Rew... Level Total Rewards Analyst$67,904
Compensat... Level Total Rewards Analyst$81,054
Compensat... Level Total Rewards Analyst$106,318
Compensat... Level Total Rewards Analyst$129,098
Compensat... Level Total Rewards Analyst$123,793
$67,904 0 yr
$81,054 < 2 yrs
$106,318 2-4 yrs
$129,098 5-8 yrs
$123,793 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Total Rewards 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:

  • San Jose: $86,609
  • San Francisco: $85,661
  • Oakland: $83,856

What Skills Can Increase a Total Rewards Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 15.83% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Benchmarking (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Benchmarking is the practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies. Dimensions typically measured are quality, time and cost. Benchmarking is used to measure performance using a specific indicator (cost per unit of measure, productivity per unit of measure, cycle time of x per unit of measure or defects per unit of measure) resulting in a metric of performance that is then compared to others. Also referred to as "best practice benchmarking" or "process benchmarking", this process is used in management in which organizations evaluate various aspects of their processes in relation to best-practice companies' processes, usually within a peer group defined for the purposes of comparison. This then allows organizations to develop plans on how to make improvements or adapt specific best practices, usually with the aim of increasing some aspect of performance. Benchmarking may be a one-off event, but is often treated as a continuous process in which organizations continually seek to improve their practices.
  • Talent Acquisition (Mentioned in 1.46% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 15.83%
Benchmarking 2.44%
Talent Acquisition 1.46%
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 Total Rewards Analyst's salary.
  • Executive Compensation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Executive Compensation
$76,220
11%
Presentation
$72,100
5%
Consulting
$72,100
5%
Economics
$71,413
4%
Insight
$71,413
4%
Alignment
$71,413
4%
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Total Rewards Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Total Rewards Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Total Rewards Analyst positions in Media or Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Total Rewards Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Total Rewards Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$89,267$43.030%
Aerospace & Defense$85,833$41.025%
Healthcare$82,400$40.020%
Financial Services$78,967$38.015%
Chemicals$75,533$36.010%

How Education impacts a Total Rewards Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Total Rewards Analysts 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 Total Rewards Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $62,815 and $66,371).

Total Rewards Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Total Rewards Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 4.3%
Associates 4.9%
Bachelors 58.2%
Masters 32.0%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Total Rewards Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Total Rewards 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Total Rewards Analyst

Salaries for a Total Rewards Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,989 in 2023 to around $60,850 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Total Rewards Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Total Rewards Analyst Over Time

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$62,989
2024
$61,995
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FAQ about Total Rewards Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Total Rewards Analyst?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Total Rewards Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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