Compensation and Benefits Managers Hourly Wage in New Jersey (2024)

The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in New Jersey is $86.1/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • New Jersey hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$57.15
/hour
Median (P50)
$86.1
/hour
Senior (P90)
$None
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$179,090
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

New Jersey vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$57.15
National: $38.92
+46.8%
Median (P50)
$86.1
National: $60.94
+41.3%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $57.15 $2286 $9906 $118,870
Q1 (P25) $72.02 $2881 $12484 $149,810
Median (P50) $86.1 $3444 $14924 $179,090
Q3 (P75) $103.49 $4140 $17938 $215,250
Senior (P90) $None $0 $0 N/A

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Compensation and Benefits Managers

#1
$86.11
$86.11/hr
+41.3%
#2
$86.1
$86.1/hr
+41.3%
#3
$84.57
$84.57/hr
+38.8%
#4
$81.58
$81.58/hr
+33.9%
#5
$80.98
$80.98/hr
+32.9%
#6
$79.32
$79.32/hr
+30.2%
#7
$77.87
$77.87/hr
+27.8%
#8
$76.32
$76.32/hr
+25.2%
#9
$74.29
$74.29/hr
+21.9%
#10
$72.8
$72.8/hr
+19.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in New Jersey?

The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in New Jersey is $86.1/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $179,090.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does New Jersey Compensation and Benefits Managers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Compensation and Benefits Managers in New Jersey is $86.1/hr compared to the national average of $60.94/hr — higher by $25.16/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Compensation and Benefits Managers in New Jersey?

Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers professionals in New Jersey earn approximately $57.15/hour (10th percentile), which equals $118,870.0/year.

How much does a senior Compensation and Benefits Managers make per hour in New Jersey?

Senior-level data is not available for Compensation and Benefits Managers in New Jersey.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Compensation and Benefits Managers (SOC 113111) in New Jersey.

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