Compensation Specialist Salary in Houston, TX
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How much does a Compensation Specialist make in Houston, TX? The average Compensation Specialist salary in Houston, TX is $126,983 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $116,018 and $139,498. 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.
Salary range for a Compensation Specialist
$116,018 to $139,498
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What does a Compensation Specialist do?
Common responsibilities of a Compensation Specialist
Support job evaluation and job banding processes and provides analytics that assure validity and consistency across the sector Support in development of new reward/compensation systems and programs across all employee groups .
November 10, 2022
Performs highly complex financial and trend analysis and prepares standard quantitative and operational reports to support effectiveness and sound compensation decisions.
April 21, 2023
Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, and other reports appropriate to performance of job duties.
October 24, 2022
Reviews and updates written communication and enrollment materials, prepares for and conducts benefits meetings, revises benefit summaries, revises benefit orientation documents, ensures distribution and receipt of documents and processes changes with vendors.
October 30, 2022
Works closely and maintains relationships with HRBPs and other corporate functions such as IT, legal & finance to ensure everyone is aligned regarding compensation processes & issues.
March 15, 2023
Consult/advise on novel comp and/or organizational designs for Alphabet Companies, including, long- and short-term incentives, milestone rewards, comp philosophy and comp structures.
March 31, 2023
Provide HRIS data and system support including, but not limited to, answering routine questions, researching moderately complex issues, preparing and auditing data, system testing support, entering data entry and making corrections.
April 04, 2023
Lead analyses of internal and external market research and apply knowledge of compensation strategy to address complex compensation related issues.
May 01, 2023
Manage subrogation and negotiate settlements to ensure specific customer service requirement to achieve the best possible outcome in the claim, supporting the goals of claims department and of CorVel.
May 12, 2023
Create, review or implement existing as well as new compensation packages / processes / policies in accordance with company policy and applicable local legislation.
May 15, 2023
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Compensation Specialist Salary By Experience Levels in Houston, TX
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Compensation Specialist Salary By Level of Education in Houston, TX
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Average Salary Range for Compensation Specialist in Houston, TX
Average Base Salary
Core compensation
116018
139498
Average Total Cash Compensation
Includes base and annual incentives
What is the average salary for Compensation Specialist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Compensation Specialist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Compensation Specialist ranges from $116,018 to $139,498 with the average base salary of $126,983. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,686 to $153,514 with the average total cash compensation of $137,026.
View Average Salary for Compensation Specialist as table
| Average Salary | Average Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $126,983 | $116,018 - $139,498 |
| Bonus | $10,044 | $6,668 - $14,016 |
| Total Pay | $137,026 | $122,686 - $153,514 |
* 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.
Compensation Specialist Salary Near Houston, TX
| CITY, STATE | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE | COMPARE TO Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,263 - $140,995 | COMPARE TO Houston, TX |
| CITY, STATE Galveston, TX | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,800 - $141,640 | COMPARE TO Houston, TX |
| CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,189 - $134,895 | COMPARE TO Houston, TX |
| CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,911 - $132,155 | COMPARE TO Houston, TX |
| CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,819 - $126,033 | COMPARE TO Houston, TX |
| CITY, STATE Austin, TX | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,763 - $136,786 | COMPARE TO Houston, TX |
See salaries for Compensation Specialist in locations close to Houston, TX. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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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| JOB TITLE | LOCATION | MINIMUM SALARY | MAXIMUM SALARY |
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| JOB TITLE Compensation Specialist IV | LOCATION Houston, TX | MINIMUM SALARY $115,100 | MAXIMUM SALARY $138,400 |
| JOB TITLE Compensation Specialist I | LOCATION Houston, TX | MINIMUM SALARY $58,600 | MAXIMUM SALARY $71,400 |
| JOB TITLE Compensation Specialist II | LOCATION Houston, TX | MINIMUM SALARY $72,300 | MAXIMUM SALARY $88,300 |
| JOB TITLE Compensation Specialist III | LOCATION Houston, TX | MINIMUM SALARY $92,900 | MAXIMUM SALARY $111,600 |
| JOB TITLE Benefits & Compensation Specialist | LOCATION Houston, TX | MINIMUM SALARY $48,391 | MAXIMUM SALARY $62,107 |
| JOB TITLE Workers Compensation Specialist | LOCATION Houston, TX | MINIMUM SALARY $66,714 | MAXIMUM SALARY $89,255 |
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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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