Compensation and Benefits Managers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $258,850 or more. The middle half of compensation and benefits managers in Louisville earn between $103,630 and $155,460.
- $78K10th
- $104K25th
- $128KMedian
- $155K75th
- $259K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $151,310 | $12,609 | $72.75 |
| Median | $127,730 | $10,644 | $61.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,630 | $8,636 | $49.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,460 | $12,955 | $74.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Compensation and benefits managers in Louisville earn 10% more than the Kentucky average ($137,860) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($162,640). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $149,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $151,310 | $127,730 | $78,110 | $258,850 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $137,860 | $114,290 | $80,850 | $194,170 | 110 |
| United States | $162,640 | $149,230 | $89,160 | $256,570 | 22,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Compensation and Benefits Managers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $151,310, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $106,179 a year, or $8,848 a month and $4,084 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $110,177 | $9,181 |
| Working in KY | $106,179 | $8,848 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for compensation and benefits managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $151,310 buys what about $162,570 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$155,320
- Indianapolis, IN$132,110
- Nashville, TN$134,700
- Columbus, OH$154,260
- Toledo, OH$123,820
- St. Louis, MO$143,040
Highest-paying cities for compensation and benefits managers
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($241,430).
- Bridgeport, CT$241,430
- San Jose, CA$227,460
- Seattle, WA$216,590
- Fayetteville, AR$214,020
- San Francisco, CA$203,270
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Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do compensation and benefits managers make an hour in Louisville?
$72.74 an hour on average, and $61.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level compensation and benefits managers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the compensation and benefits managers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $106,179 a year ($8,848 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $151,310. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do compensation and benefits managers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($162,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3111; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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