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Updated: 22 May 2013
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Compensation Specialist 2013 Total Pay (?
XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.
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$31,593 - $82,118
(Median)
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82K
MEDIAN: $44,063
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$0$28K$56K$84K
Salary$34,870 - $82,424  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $7,450  
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		$31,593 - $82,118  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 22 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 74

Compensation Specialist Tasks

  • Participate in salary surveys, and analyze data from survey sources to determine competitiveness both internally and externally.
  • Price new jobs utilizing salary surveys or slotting.
  • Design and prepare ad hoc compensation and budget related reports for management.
  • Write job descriptions and maintain database of all job descriptions.
  • Assist in preparation of merit increase and incentive programs and budgeting.
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Companies and Industries for Compensation Specialist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range
Health Care$37,178 - $73,316
Insurance Carrier$37,621 - $73,198
Business Research, Analysis, and Advisory Services$37,105 - $75,164
Insurance and Financial Services$37,322 - $73,177
Energy or Utilities$39,350 - $79,154
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Key Statistics for Compensation Specialist Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
78%
female alumni
  
Male
22%
male alumni
Salary:$39,132 - $59,521 $40,490 - $61,872
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
32%
5-9 years
32%
10-19 years
24%
20 years or more
5%
Top Degrees

Salary Range
Bachelor's Degree$35,938 - $94,615
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$44,764 - $67,360
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 86% dental benefits Dental: 77%
vision benefits Vision: 72% employee benefits None: 14%

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