As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compensation Specialist I in Cardiff, UK is £40,162, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,146 to £45,483, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £36,146
50TH(Median)   £40,162
75TH   £45,483
Compensation Specialist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £36,146 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £40,162 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £45,483 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 £40,162 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,347, and a weekly pay of around £772. 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 £38,364 - £40,718, while Intermediate make £38,663 - £41,115, Senior earn £39,443 - £42,148, Specialist earn £39,862 - £42,783, Expert can reach £40,042 - £42,942 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Compensation Specialist I £39,862
Intermediate Level Compensation Specialist I £40,162
Senior Level Compensation Specialist I £41,115
Specialist Level Compensation Specialist I £41,750
Expert Level Compensation Specialist I £41,909
£39,862 0 yr
£40,162 < 2 yrs
£41,115 2-4 yrs
£41,750 5-8 yrs
£41,909 > 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 £31,285. And a Compensation Specialist I earns an average annual salary of £40,000.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Training Specialist I Cardiff, UK
£25,840
£36,808
Compensation Manager Cardiff, UK
£45,218
£64,070
Quality Assurance Specialist I Cardiff, UK
£21,235
£31,416
Public Relations Specialist I Cardiff, UK
£30,707
£43,543
Regulatory Affairs Specialist I Cardiff, UK
£28,345
£41,787

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