As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Benefits Consultant in Ohio is $57,911, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,114 weekly, or $4,826 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Benefits Consultant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Benefits Consultant in Ohio vary widely, spanning from $44,086 to $70,946. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,674) and 75th percentile ($64,734), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,946 per year. This $14,060 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Networking or HRIS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Ohio Benefits Consultant often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 53 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 nationwide for Benefits Consultant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Benefits Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $44,086 OH July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $50,674 OH July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $57,911 OH July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $64,734 OH July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Benefits Consultant Salary $70,946 OH July 01, 2026
25% $50,674 10% $44,086 90% $70,946 75% $64,734 $57,911 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Employee benefits and (especially in British English) benefits in kind (also called fringe benefits, perquisites, or perks) include various types of non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries. Instances where an employee exchanges (cash) wages for some other form of benefit is generally referred to as a "salary packaging" or "salary exchange" arrangement. In most countries, most kinds of employee benefits are taxable to at least some degree. Examples of these benefits include: housing (employer-provided or employer-paid) furnished or not, with or...

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Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $61,325 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $65,314 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $60,741 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $62,785 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $62,324 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $62,219 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $65,258 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $62,149 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $62,816 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $63,971 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Benefits Consultant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
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