Career Profile

Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $55,200
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary.

General Information

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

Important Work Activities

  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Getting Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Training Funds Available

This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.

Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

27

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 27 openings per year are projected for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists.

+16.6%

Employment Change

Employment for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028.

$26.56

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $26.56/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.61, while experienced workers are paid $35.36. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 207 Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 241.

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Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists are Religious Organizations, Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, and Elementary and Secondary Schools.

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Religious Organizations
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Office Administrative Services
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists include Personnel and Human Resources, Administration and Management, and English Language.

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Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
English Language
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists is Bachelor's. 82% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

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HS diploma or less
Some college, no degree
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postgraduate degree
Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET