Benefits Administrator Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Benefits Administrator make in Houston, TX? The average Benefits Administrator salary in Houston, TX is $70,235 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,814 and $79,341. 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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Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Serendipity Center Inc - Portland , OR

Visit our website to learn some of our student's stories! -students-stories/ SUMMARY The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for payroll and benefits administration. Responsible for ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago

Benefits Administrator

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. - Chicago , IL

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration of the organization's health and welfare programs, voluntary benefits, and defined contribution benefit plan ensuring they are ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Payroll Benefits Administrator

FOCO - Piscataway , NJ

FOCO is looking to bring on a dedicated Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage our day-to-day payroll and benefits functions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service to our ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Benefits Administrator

Carrington Mortgage Holdings - Aliso Viejo , CA

The Benefits Administrator will be responsible for administering assigned corporate benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, supplemental life, EAP, FSAs, COBRA, etc. Perform ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Mutual Housing - Sacramento , CA

Payroll & Benefits Administrator Job Type Full-time, Non-Exempt Location: Sacramento Department: Human Resources Reports To: Human Resource Manager Salary Range: $31.50 - $38.50 per hour ($65,520 ...

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Comp and Benefits Administrator ($100k-$110k)

#twiceasnice Recruiting - Salt Lake City , UT

... administrator for 401(k) plans • Prepare and post monthly journal entries and accruals on benefits • Manage the administration of disability benefits and documentation • Administer the US AMEX ...

ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago

What does a Benefits Administrator do?

Common responsibilities of a Benefits Administrator

Creates queries, standard reports, and ad hoc reports to provide data for a variety of internal reporting requirements and HR projects and activities as it relates to benefits.

January 14, 2023

Completes cross-training with other HR staff members as delegated by manager to substitute during absences.

November 13, 2022

Maintains up-to-date benefit programs by processing all employee related changes and terminations timely and accurately including all tasks relative to COBRA compliance.

November 24, 2022

Supports the daily maintenance of Benefits Administration module in People Soft, coordination of the daily administrative activities in the benefits area and customer service assistance to associates.

January 20, 2023

Provide customer service support to internal and external customers and works closely and consults with vendors and brokers to ensure resolution of claim issues as needed.

March 03, 2023

Understanding of applicable requirements, regulations, and federal and state laws relating to employee benefit programs, qualified retirement plans and leaves of absence.

March 13, 2023

Manages benefit enrollment process, including New Hire enrollment and annual open enrollment meetings to ensure employees receive accurate information and enrollments are completed in a timely basis.

March 14, 2023

Assist in performing liaison functions with internal partners and third party vendors relative to coverage and eligibility data.

March 17, 2023

Prepare and send timely responses and documentation to participants, clients, and/or designated contacts within regulations and/or established guidelines.

March 18, 2023

Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.

April 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Benefits Administrator in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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62814

79341

70235

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63924

81785

71935

What is the average salary for Benefits Administrator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Administrator in Houston, TX. The base salary for Benefits Administrator ranges from $62,814 to $79,341 with the average base salary of $70,235. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,924 to $81,785 with the average total cash compensation of $71,935.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,235	$62,814 - $79,341
Bonus	$1,699	$1,110 - $2,443
Total Pay	$71,935	$63,924 - $81,785

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Benefits Administrator Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,488 - $80,193	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,778 - $80,560	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,741 - $76,723	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,507 - $75,165	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,750 - $71,683	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,592 - $77,799	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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