Benefits Specialist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Benefits Specialist make in the United States? The average Benefits Specialist salary in the United States is $116,957 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $106,291 and $128,196. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Leave and Benefits Specialist

George Fox University - Staff and Administrator - Newberg , OR

The Leave and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the wellbeing of employees through exceptional service and compassion, as well as providing essential support to the office of People and Culture

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Human Resources/Benefits Specialist - Hope Cooperative

TLCS, Inc. - Sacramento , CA

Human Resources/Benefits Specialist Program(s) and Location: Administration (Sacramento, CA) Schedule : Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Pay rate: $25.00/hour ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago

Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist

Mulberry Talent Partners - Portland , OR

Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist * Contract (6-12 weeks) * Downtown Portland, OR * Hybrid, you choose your schedule! * Engineering Our client, located in Downtown Portland has an immediate need ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Benefits Specialist

Greater Nevada Credit Union - Reno , NV

The Benefit Specialist is responsible for managing and administering the employee benefits program for the organization. They work as part of the People Resources department and oversees the ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Human Resources Generalist & Benefits Specialist

HRCS - Newport Beach , CA

HR GENERALIST & BENEFITS SPECIALIST (Contract) Our client is an international financial services organization, located in the South Orange County area. They need a senior-level HR Generalist ...

ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago

Benefits Specialist

Amtec Inc. - El Monte , CA

Amtec is working on behalf of it's valued El Monte based client who is seeking a Benefits Specialist. The Benefits Manager performs administrative management of various established employee benefit ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

What does a Benefits Specialist do?

Benefits Specialist in Boca Raton, FL

Performs quality checks of benefits-related data to ensure that we maintain accurate files on employees and the compensation and benefits they receive.

April 02, 2023

Benefits Specialist in Boston, MA

Develop strong working relationships with vendors and third-party administrator (TPA) to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely claims administration and excellent customer service.

February 06, 2023

Benefits Specialist in Linthicum, MD

Handles and responds to mostly basic, simpler cases and closes loop with initiating customer.

March 18, 2023

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Average Base Salary

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106291

128196

116957

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

112244

141532

125485

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Benefits Specialist ranges from $106,291 to $128,196 with the average base salary of $116,957. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,244 to $141,532 with the average total cash compensation of $125,485.

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Skills associated with Benefits Specialist: Customer Service, Reporting, requests

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