▼8%
$59,293
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$48k
MEDIAN
$59k
90%
$79k
The average salary for a Benefits Administrator is $59,293 in 2023
Base Salary
$48k - $79k
Bonus
$630 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$679 - $8k
Total Pay
$44k - $78k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Benefits Administrators?
What Do Benefits Administrators Do?
Benefits Administrator Tasks
- Maintain records and procedures for the administration process.
- Provide customer support to both internal and external customers.
- Perform benefit plan audits and recommend cost reduction or containment strategies.
- Serve as the primary contact for vendors and third party administrators.
- Research, design, recommend and implement benefit plans that present the best value.
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Benefits Administrator
Medical
82%
Dental
75%
Vision
69%
None
17%
Gender Breakdown for Benefits Administrators
Female
91.5%
Male
7.0%
Prefer to self-define
1.6%
This data is based on 129 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Benefits Administrators
What is the highest pay for Benefits Administrators?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Benefits Administrator is $79k / year
What is the lowest pay for Benefits Administrators?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Benefits Administrator is $48k / year
How can Benefits Administrators increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Benefits Administrator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Benefits Administrator that oversees more junior Benefits Administrators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.