The median annual wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Illinois is $74,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,890.
Pay spans roughly $44,250 at the 10th percentile to $117,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.92 per hour. An estimated 3,410 people work as compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $74,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.92 |
| 10th percentile | $44,250 |
| 90th percentile | $117,820 |
| Employment | 3,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.