The median annual wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in California is $160,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $176,290.
At the median that is about $77.28 per hour. An estimated 2,840 people work as compensation and benefits managers in California.
| Median (annual) | $160,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $176,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $77.28 |
| 10th percentile | $97,020 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 2,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.