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Comp & ben specialist salary in United States in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Comp & ben specialist salary in United States in 2026

A senior Comp & ben specialist in United States earns a median of 14,900 USD gross monthly, around 13,797 €. Total employer cost is roughly 14,894 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in United States

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior7,180 USD6,649 €6,100 USD8,670 USD
Mid-level10,000 USD9,260 €8,260 USD12,200 USD
Senior14,900 USD13,797 €12,200 USD19,000 USD

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Comp & ben specialist salaries in United States

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 7,180 USD at junior level to 14,900 USD at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in United States

A Comp & ben specialist in United States earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 14,900 USD, equivalent to about 13,797 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 14,894 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the US Dollar.

Data below comes from Kernel's CV and offers database (n/a aggregated observations), supplemented by public sources for taxation and contributions. Values are indicative and reflect observed medians.

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