DOL Median (New York, NY)
$128,461
vs National
+5.6%
National: $121,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$102,687
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$128,461
+5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$121,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Compensation and Benefits Managers in New York, NY earns $128,461 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% above the national average of $121,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $102,687 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | $925,000 | 1 |
| CLS BANK INTERNATIONAL | $192,213 | 2 |
| THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP | $177,500 | 3 |
| Goldman Sachs Services LLC | $151,000 | 2 |
| D. E. SHAW STAFF, LLC | $150,000 | 3 |
| UBS USA LLC | $130,000 | 1 |
| UBS AG | $130,000 | 1 |
| Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. | $128,461 | 1 |
| Coach, Inc. | $123,200 | 1 |
| Citibank, N.A. | $120,000 | 7 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER | $112,000 | 1 |
| MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES INC. | $106,500 | 1 |
| Mediabrands Worldwide, Inc. | $105,000 | 2 |
| Mercer (US) LLC | $82,300 | 3 |
| BlackRock Investment Management, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| EQUATEX US INC | N/A | 1 |
| NBCUniversal Media LLC | N/A | 1 |
| VIACOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. (D/B/A VIACOM MEDIA NET | N/A | 1 |
| Barclays Services LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Viacom International Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Compensation and Benefits Managers make in New York, NY?
The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in New York, NY is $128,461 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a Compensation and Benefits Managers?
A Compensation and Benefits Managers in New York, NY earns 5.6% more than the national median of $121,600, or $102,687 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.