Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in North Carolina

Ranked #23 of 45 · NC

10.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $146,220 ≈ $70/hr
Median annual salary $135,240
Employment 880

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $63,740P25 $104,010 Median $135,240P75 $175,260P90 $227,410

About 80% of compensation and benefits managerss in North Carolina earn between $63,740 and $227,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$146,220
U.S. average
$162,640

The mean compensation and benefits managers salary in North Carolina is $146,220, about 10.1% below the U.S. average ($162,640). That works out to roughly $70/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $167,450 $175,380 300
Greensboro-High Point, NC $131,930 $136,380 30
Raleigh-Cary, NC $131,510 $138,560 150
Winston-Salem, NC $129,580 $136,850 40
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $105,310 $113,110 200

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do compensation and benefits managers make in North Carolina?

The median compensation and benefits managers salary in North Carolina is $135,240 per year (mean $146,220), and about 80% earn between $63,740 and $227,410.

How much do compensation and benefits managers make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $70 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $146,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for compensation and benefits managers?

North Carolina ranks #23 of 45 states for compensation and benefits managers pay. Its mean salary of $146,220 is about 10.1% below the U.S. average of $162,640.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay compensation and benefits managers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for compensation and benefits managers are Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($167,450), Greensboro-High Point, NC ($131,930), Raleigh-Cary, NC ($131,510), by median annual wage.

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