As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Compensation and Benefits in the United Kingdom is £118,790, with an hourly rate of £57, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £103,590 to £139,090, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £103,590
50TH(Median)   £118,790
75TH   £139,090
Head of Compensation and Benefits Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head of Compensation and Benefits Salary £103,590 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head of Compensation and Benefits Salary £118,790 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head of Compensation and Benefits Salary £139,090 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head of Compensation and Benefits Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head of Compensation and Benefits salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head of Compensation and Benefits is about £118,790 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £57, a monthly salary of about £9,899, and a weekly pay of around £2,284. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head of Compensation and Benefits hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head of Compensation and Benefitss Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head of Compensation and Benefits's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £102,909 - £112,665, while Intermediate make £104,271 - £113,799, Senior earn £106,312 - £115,387, Specialist earn £109,489 - £118,336, Expert can reach £113,118 - £122,426 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head of Compensation and Benefits £109,489
Intermediate Level Head of Compensation and Benefits £110,850
Senior Level Head of Compensation and Benefits £112,665
Specialist Level Head of Compensation and Benefits £115,387
Expert Level Head of Compensation and Benefits £118,790
£109,489 0 yr
£110,850 < 2 yrs
£112,665 2-4 yrs
£115,387 5-8 yrs
£118,790 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Compensation and Benefits?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Compensation and Benefits are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £128,293 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £119,673, and Manchester pays around £113,866 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Compensation and Benefits Supervisor or Head of Compensation and Benefits?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Compensation and Benefits Supervisor makes less than a Head of Compensation and Benefits. A Compensation and Benefits Supervisor earns an average annual salary of £49,402. And a Head of Compensation and Benefits earns an average annual salary of £118,790.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Compensation and Benefits Supervisor
£41,451
£58,179
Compensation and Benefits Manager
£51,739
£102,724
Top Compensation and Benefits Executive
£106,668
£133,005
Chief Compensation and Benefits Executive
£106,176
£132,393

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