Benefits Associate Salary in Charleston, West Virginia

How much does a Benefits Associate make in Charleston, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Associate in Charleston, WV is $50,267. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,482 to a high of $63,292, with most professionals earning between $44,622 and $57,085.

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Develops and conducts training (one on one and group) for managers and non-managers on such topics as Payroll Processing, ADP Workforce Now usage, Benefits Enrollment, Payroll/Benefits Compliance, Using AE Data for Business Decision-making, etc.

October 25, 2022

Prepares or reviews and approves General ledger tickets for SMTBNY and SMTBUSA and reconciliation of Chase and Citibank accounts.

December 31, 2022

Provides advice and direction to regional HRBPs and Country HR Managers on country benefit practices, competitiveness and cost effectiveness to balance business needs and employee relations concerns.

March 01, 2023

Assist Assistant Vice President in presentations made with respect to benefit trends and potential changes to the Benefits Advisory Committee and various senior management constituencies.

March 15, 2023

Performs lead operator responsibilities and maintains production and quality standards when lead operators are away from press for short periods of time.

April 10, 2023

Maintains clean and orderly stations by cleaning windows and countertops, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, organizing shelves, etc.

April 20, 2023

Demonstrated customer service orientation, good verbal and written communication skills, results driven, excellent organization, able to adapt to different communication styles, ability to resolve conflict, analytical, and prioritization skills.

April 21, 2023

Review census data, plan design, rate information, experience data, and related materials to ensure that necessary and accurate information is submitted to renew / continue the policy.

April 22, 2023

Manages associate data including auditing and consolidating elections, verifying associate eligibility, sending required files to third-party administrators for enrollment, providing confirmation statements to associates, and reconciling enrollments with carrier invoices.

May 02, 2023

Completes all accountabilities in a manner that results in superior associate experiences which ultimately contribute to happy, proud and high performing associates.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Benefits Associate in Charleston, WV

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44622

57085

50267

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45140

58080

50967

What is the average salary for Benefits Associate in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Associate in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Benefits Associate ranges from $44,622 to $57,085 with the average base salary of $50,267. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,140 to $58,080 with the average total cash compensation of $50,967.

View Average Salary for Benefits Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,267	$44,622 - $57,085
Bonus	$700	$518 - $995
Total Pay	$50,967	$45,140 - $58,080

* 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 Associate Salary Near Charleston, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,091 - $56,406	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,225 - $56,577	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,032 - $56,330	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,845 - $57,370	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,276 - $57,922	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,979 - $61,379	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV

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About Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the population during the 2017 Census Estimate was 47,929. The Charleston metropolitan area as a whole had 214,406 residents. Charleston is the center of government, commerce, and industry for Kanawha County, of which it is the county seat. Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, governm...

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