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Compensation and Benefits Managers in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts the median pay is $184,070 a year, 23% above the national median of $149,230.

$184,070median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$161,000–$223,150middle half earn
670employed in Massachusetts
$149,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Massachusetts

38open roles like this on employer career sites, 7 in Massachusetts or remote
25employers hiring
19posted in the last 7 days
Remote · RI · NEwhere most openings are

Openings in Massachusetts and remote

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

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningTime Management

Knowledge areas

Personnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEconomics and AccountingMathematics (knowledge)

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Licenses and training in Massachusetts

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O*NET-SOC 11-3111.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.