As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compensation Specialist I in the United Kingdom is £40,000, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,000 to £45,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £36,000
50TH(Median)   £40,000
75TH   £45,300
Compensation Specialist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £36,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £40,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £45,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Compensation Specialist I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Compensation Specialist I is about £40,000 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,333, and a weekly pay of around £769. Click the switch button below to see more details about Compensation Specialist I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Compensation Specialist Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Compensation Specialist I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £38,209 - £40,554, while Intermediate make £38,507 - £40,949, Senior earn £39,284 - £41,978, Specialist earn £39,701 - £42,610, Expert can reach £39,881 - £42,769 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Compensation Specialist I £39,701
Intermediate Level Compensation Specialist I £40,000
Senior Level Compensation Specialist I £40,949
Specialist Level Compensation Specialist I £41,582
Expert Level Compensation Specialist I £41,740
£39,701 0 yr
£40,000 < 2 yrs
£40,949 2-4 yrs
£41,582 5-8 yrs
£41,740 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Compensation Specialist I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £43,200 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £40,297, and Manchester pays around £38,342 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Training Specialist I or Compensation Specialist I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Training Specialist I makes less than a Compensation Specialist I. A Training Specialist I earns an average annual salary of £31,158. And a Compensation Specialist I earns an average annual salary of £40,000.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Training Specialist I
£25,736
£36,660
Compensation Manager
£45,036
£63,811
Quality Assurance Specialist I
£21,150
£31,290
Public Relations Specialist I
£30,583
£43,368
Regulatory Affairs Specialist I
£28,231
£41,619

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