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Compensation and Benefits Managers in Minnesota

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 Minnesota the median pay is $163,390 a year, 9% above the national median of $149,230.

$163,390median pay in Minnesota, per year
$127,260–$203,850middle half earn
360employed in Minnesota
$149,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Minnesota

38open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in Minnesota or remote
25employers hiring
19posted in the last 7 days
Remote · RI · NEwhere most openings are

Openings in Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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