Business and finance
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Median pay
$78,210
Growth to 2035
+6%
faster than average
Openings a year
9,000
Time to qualify*
2 years
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- Less than 5 years
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What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists: 43% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
- Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
- Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
Also called: Benefits Analyst · Benefits Consultant · Benefits Specialist · Compensation Analyst · Compensation and Benefits Analyst · Compensation and Benefits Specialist · Compensation Consultant · Compensation Specialist
Outlook and AI
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists held 118,100 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 125,200 by 2035 (+6%, faster than average; all jobs: +3.5%).
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