Benefits Associate Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

How much does a Benefits Associate make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Associate in Waterloo, IA is $52,205. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,004 to a high of $65,732, with most professionals earning between $46,342 and $59,286.

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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 Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46342

59286

52205

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46881

60319

52932

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 Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Benefits Associate ranges from $46,342 to $59,286 with the average base salary of $52,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,881 to $60,319 with the average total cash compensation of $52,932.

View Average Salary for Benefits Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,205	$46,342 - $59,286
Bonus	$727	$538 - $1,033
Total Pay	$52,932	$46,881 - $60,319

* 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 Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,194 - $59,096	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,443 - $60,694	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,056 - $60,199	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,187 - $61,646	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,803 - $59,876	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,633 - $62,217	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA

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About Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...

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