Compensation and Benefits Managers in California
Compensation and benefits managers plan and direct an organization's pay and benefits programs. They work in human resources departments across industries—manufacturing, healthcare, finance, government, and nonprofits—developing strategies to attract and retain employees while managing costs. In California the median pay is $166,730 a year, 12% above the national median of $149,230.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Manager, Executive Compensation · Labcorp · United States · Remote
- Life, Annuity & Group Benefits Operations Consultant - Manager · PwC · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $113,834–$113,834
- Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager - Pharmacy Benefits Manager) · Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, California · $177304–$228000
Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Compensation and Benefits Managers.
Licenses and training in California
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 11-3111.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.