Associate Compensation Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Compensation Manager in the United States is $139,613 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,485
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,944 to $145,827
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,320
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Associate Compensation Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $145,827 $12,152 $2,804 $70
Average $139,613 $11,634 $2,685 $67
25th Percentile $127,944 $10,662 $2,460 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Compensation Manager Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate Compensation Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $126,018
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $120,898
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,318
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $174,046
  • Expert (over 8 years): $207,279
Levels Salary
Compensat... Level Associate Compensation Manager$126,018
Compensat... Level Associate Compensation Manager$120,898
Associate... Level Associate Compensation Manager$138,318
Compensat... Level Associate Compensation Manager$174,046
Compensat... Level Associate Compensation Manager$207,279
$126,018 0 yr
$120,898 < 2 yrs
$138,318 2-4 yrs
$174,046 5-8 yrs
$207,279 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Compensation Manager 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 Associate Compensation Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $154,580.
  • California: $153,993.
  • Massachusetts: $151,941.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Compensation 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: $176,094
  • San Francisco: $174,363
  • Oakland: $170,495

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.7% 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 2.47% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.35% 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.
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Analysis 12.7%
Market Pricing 2.47%
Microsoft Office 1.35%
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 Associate Compensation Manager's salary.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Influencing
 $147,990
6%
Consulting
 $145,198
4%
Partnering
 $145,198
4%
Executive Compensation
 $145,198
4%
Financial Services
 $143,801
3%
Benchmarking
 $143,801
3%
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How Education impacts an Associate Compensation Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Compensation 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 an Associate Compensation Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $136,033 and $144,729).

Associate Compensation Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Compensation Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 4.2%
Associates 2.5%
Bachelors 47.5%
Masters 43.2%
Doctorate 2.1%
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Associate Compensation Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate 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.

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$127,944
Average $139,613/year
$145,827
$10,662
Average $11,634/month
$12,152
$2,460
Average $2,685/week
$2,804
$62
Average $67/hour
$70
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $145,827 $12,152 $2,804 $70
Average $139,613 $11,634 $2,685 $67
25th Percentile $127,944 $10,662 $2,460 $62

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Salary Trends for Associate Compensation Manager

Salaries for an Associate Compensation Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,407 in 2023 to around $119,908 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Compensation Manager salary trends, .

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