Lead Compensation Analyst Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Lead Compensation Analyst make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Compensation Analyst in Des Moines, IA is $101,964. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,777 to $111,680, with most professionals earning between $84,411 and $120,526.

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What is a Lead Compensation Analyst?

The Lead Compensation Analyst is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's compensation programs. This includes conducting market research and analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices, designing and administering incentive and bonus programs, and providing guidance and support to HR and management on compensation-related matters. The Lead Compensation Analyst also leads a team of compensation analysts, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure the team's success in delivering accurate and timely compensation solutions. Additionally, they collaborate with other HR and business leaders to develop and implement strategies that support the organization's overall compensation philosophy and goals.

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Common responsibilities of a Lead Compensation Analyst

Provide guidance and support to HR and management on compensation-related issues and inquiries.

September 02, 2023

Develop and deliver training programs on compensation practices and policies.

September 08, 2023

Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation-related matters.

September 15, 2023

Develop and implement compensation strategies and programs to attract and retain top talent.

October 04, 2023

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to compensation.

October 07, 2023

Conduct market research and analysis to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.

October 30, 2023

Analyze and evaluate job descriptions and job classifications to ensure accurate and fair compensation.

November 06, 2023

Lead the design and administration of salary structures, bonus programs, and incentive plans.

November 15, 2023

Participate in salary surveys and benchmarking studies to ensure competitive compensation practices.

November 20, 2023

Manage the annual salary review process and provide recommendations for salary adjustments.

November 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Compensation Analyst in Des Moines, IA

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106515

What is the average salary for Lead Compensation Analyst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Compensation Analyst in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Lead Compensation Analyst ranges from $92,777 to $111,680 with the average base salary of $101,964. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,889 to $118,542 with the average total cash compensation of $106,515.

View Average Salary for Lead Compensation Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,964	$92,777 - $111,680
Bonus	$4,550	$3,112 - $6,861
Total Pay	$106,515	$95,889 - $118,542

* 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.

Lead Compensation Analyst Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,367 - $111,188	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,367 - $111,188	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,506 - $110,151	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,231 - $103,802	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,971 - $104,692	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,514 - $110,161	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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