GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Designs and benchmarks pay structures, equity programs, and benefits. Career path into Total Rewards leadership.
$48,300
Lower reported wage
$77,020
Median
$128,830
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 13-1141 (Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $48,300-$128,830, median $77,020.
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Direct HR route; strengthen quantitative analysis and financial literacy. [1]
Analyze pay structures, evaluate benefits, and prepare recommendations. [1]
HR departments, consulting firms, and benefits-service organizations. [1]
Usually full time; enrollment and compensation-review cycles can be busy. [1]
Accurate comparisons and confidential data handling require careful analysis. [1]
Experience can lead to senior analyst or total-rewards management. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.