Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Washington, DC - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Washington, DC)

$175,989

vs National

+44.7%

National: $121,600

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$120,540

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$175,989

+44.7% 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, DC earns $175,989 in nominal terms, which is 44.7% above the national average of $121,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $120,540 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Washington, DC

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Ernst & Young U.S. LLP	$178,402	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Compensation and Benefits Managers make in Washington, DC?

The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Washington, DC is $175,989 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Compensation and Benefits Managers?

A Compensation and Benefits Managers in Washington, DC earns 44.7% more than the national median of $121,600, or $120,540 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.