Benefits Counselor Salary in the United States

Benefits Counselor Salary

How much does a Benefits Counselor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Counselor in the United States is $61,114. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,998 to $68,811, with most professionals earning between $47,519 and $75,818.

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Benefits Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $47,519 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $53,998 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $61,114 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $68,811 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $75,818 US April 01, 2025
25% $53,998 10% $47,519 90% $75,818 75% $68,811 $61,114 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Benefits Clerk

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Benefits Counselor

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Benefits Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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53998
68811
61114

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54856
70821
62458
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Counselor in the United States. The base salary for Benefits Counselor ranges from $53,998 to $68,811 with the average base salary of $61,114. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,856 to $70,821 with the average total cash compensation of $62,458.

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