As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compensation Director in Edinburgh, UK is £91,387, with an hourly rate of £44, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £86,797 to £98,092, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £86,797
50TH(Median)   £91,387
75TH   £98,092
Compensation Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Compensation Director Salary £86,797 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Compensation Director Salary £91,387 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Compensation Director Salary £98,092 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Compensation Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Compensation Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Compensation Director is about £91,387 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £44, a monthly salary of about £7,616, and a weekly pay of around £1,757. Click the switch button below to see more details about Compensation Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Compensation Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Compensation Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £86,591 - £89,537, while Intermediate make £87,002 - £89,880, Senior earn £87,619 - £90,359, Specialist earn £88,578 - £91,250, Expert can reach £89,674 - £92,588 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Compensation Director £88,578
Intermediate Level Compensation Director £88,989
Senior Level Compensation Director £89,537
Specialist Level Compensation Director £90,359
Expert Level Compensation Director £91,387
£88,578 0 yr
£88,989 < 2 yrs
£89,537 2-4 yrs
£90,359 5-8 yrs
£91,387 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Compensation Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Compensation Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £96,953 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £90,438, and Manchester pays around £86,050 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Compensation and Benefits Director or Compensation Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Compensation and Benefits Director makes more than a Compensation Director. A Compensation and Benefits Director earns an average annual salary of £108,951. And a Compensation Director earns an average annual salary of £89,771.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Compensation and Benefits Director Edinburgh, UK
£86,331
£129,463
Compensation Manager Edinburgh, UK
£45,846
£64,960
Compensation and Benefits Supervisor Edinburgh, UK
£42,197
£59,227
Compensation and Benefits Manager Edinburgh, UK
£52,670
£104,573
Top Compensation and Benefits Executive Edinburgh, UK
£108,588
£135,400

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