Benefits Administrator Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Benefits Administrator make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Administrator in Richmond, VA is $70,840. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,176 to $79,713, with most professionals earning between $56,197 and $87,791.

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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 Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

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63176

79713

70840

Average Total Cash Compensation

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72629

What is the average salary for Benefits Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Administrator in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Benefits Administrator ranges from $63,176 to $79,713 with the average base salary of $70,840. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,347 to $82,237 with the average total cash compensation of $72,629.

View Average Salary for Benefits Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,840	$63,176 - $79,713
Bonus	$1,788	$1,172 - $2,524
Total Pay	$72,629	$64,347 - $82,237

* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,669 - $81,597	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,669 - $81,597	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,474 - $77,566	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,474 - $77,566	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,102 - $77,096	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,137 - $77,140	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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