As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compensation Specialist I in Edinburgh, UK is £40,720, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,648 to £46,115, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £36,648
50TH(Median)   £40,720
75TH   £46,115
Compensation Specialist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £36,648 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £40,720 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Compensation Specialist I Salary £46,115 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 £40,720 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,393, and a weekly pay of around £783. 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 £38,897 - £41,284, while Intermediate make £39,201 - £41,686, Senior earn £39,991 - £42,733, Specialist earn £40,416 - £43,377, Expert can reach £40,598 - £43,538 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Compensation Specialist I £40,416
Intermediate Level Compensation Specialist I £40,720
Senior Level Compensation Specialist I £41,686
Specialist Level Compensation Specialist I £42,331
Expert Level Compensation Specialist I £42,492
£40,416 0 yr
£40,720 < 2 yrs
£41,686 2-4 yrs
£42,331 5-8 yrs
£42,492 > 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 £31,719. And a Compensation Specialist I earns an average annual salary of £40,000.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Training Specialist I Edinburgh, UK
£26,199
£37,320
Compensation Manager Edinburgh, UK
£45,846
£64,960
Quality Assurance Specialist I Edinburgh, UK
£21,530
£31,853
Public Relations Specialist I Edinburgh, UK
£31,133
£44,148
Regulatory Affairs Specialist I Edinburgh, UK
£28,739
£42,368

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