Compensation and Benefits Managers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $229,600 or more. The middle half of compensation and benefits managers in Philadelphia earn between $114,690 and $187,690.
- $96K10th
- $115K25th
- $149KMedian
- $188K75th
- $230K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $157,360 | $13,113 | $75.65 |
| Median | $148,520 | $12,377 | $71.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $114,690 | $9,558 | $55.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $187,690 | $15,641 | $90.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Compensation and benefits managers in Philadelphia earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($152,910) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($162,640). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $149,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $157,360 | $148,520 | $95,720 | $229,600 | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $152,910 | $139,040 | $92,140 | $225,670 | 770 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $157,360, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $113,991 a year, or $9,499 a month and $4,384 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $113,991 | $9,499 |
| Working in MD | $111,341 | $9,278 |
| Working in NJ | $110,988 | $9,249 |
| Working in DE | $109,667 | $9,139 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for compensation and benefits managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $157,360 buys what about $153,441 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 2nd of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($161,340).
- Pittsburgh$161,340
- Philadelphia$157,360
- Allentown$150,580
- Harrisburg$144,170
All Compensation and Benefits Managers salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do compensation and benefits managers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$75.65 an hour on average, and $71.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level compensation and benefits managers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $114,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the compensation and benefits managers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $113,991 a year ($9,499 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $157,360. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do compensation and benefits managers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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