As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compensation Director in the United Kingdom is $123,280, with an hourly rate of $59, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $117,088 to $132,325, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $117,088
50TH(Median)   $123,280
75TH   $132,325
Compensation Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Compensation Director Salary $117,088 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Compensation Director Salary $123,280 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Compensation Director Salary $132,325 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 $123,280 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $59, a monthly salary of about $10,273, and a weekly pay of around $2,371. 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 $116,810 - $120,784, while Intermediate make $117,365 - $121,246, Senior earn $118,197 - $121,893, Specialist earn $119,490 - $123,095, Expert can reach $120,969 - $124,900 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Compensation Director $119,490
Intermediate Level Compensation Director $120,045
Senior Level Compensation Director $120,784
Specialist Level Compensation Director $121,893
Expert Level Compensation Director $123,280
$119,490 0 yr
$120,045 < 2 yrs
$120,784 2-4 yrs
$121,893 5-8 yrs
$123,280 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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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 $133,142 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $124,196, and Manchester pays around $118,170 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 $146,974. And a Compensation Director earns an average annual salary of $123,280.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Compensation and Benefits Director
$116,459
$174,644
Compensation Manager
$61,846
$87,630
Compensation and Benefits Supervisor
$56,923
$79,896
Compensation and Benefits Manager
$71,051
$141,067
Top Compensation and Benefits Executive
$146,483
$182,652

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