DOL Median (Washington)
$165,000
vs National
+35.7%
National: $121,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$143,979
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$165,000
+35.7% 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 Washington earns $165,000 in nominal terms, which is 35.7% above the national average of $121,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $143,979 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. | $240,000 | 2 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $204,961 | 3 |
| Russell Investments Group LLC | $165,000 | 1 |
| DocuSign Inc. | $140,000 | 1 |
| F5 Networks, Inc. | $123,760 | 1 |
| Microsoft Corporation | N/A | 2 |
| Zulily, LLC | N/A | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Compensation and Benefits Managers
Cambridge, MA · $229,896CARLSBAD, CA · $195,000Tarrytown, NY · $184,226Hagerstown, MD · $180,814Washington, DC · $175,989Top-Paying Roles in Washington
Cardiologists · $630,174Surgeons, All Other · $460,127Emergency Medicine Physicians · $389,282Physicians, All Other · $228,228Chief Executives · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Compensation and Benefits Managers make in Washington?
The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Washington is $165,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Compensation and Benefits Managers?
A Compensation and Benefits Managers in Washington earns 35.7% more than the national median of $121,600, or $143,979 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.