Benefits Counselor Salary in the United States

Benefits Counselor Salary

How much does a Benefits Counselor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Counselor in the United States is $56,824. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,696 to $62,431, with most professionals earning between $43,207 and $67,536.

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Benefits Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $43,207 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $49,696 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $56,824 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $62,431 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Benefits Counselor Salary $67,536 US April 01, 2025
25% $49,696 10% $43,207 90% $67,536 75% $62,431 $56,824 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Benefits Clerk

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Benefits Counselor

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Benefits Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Counselor in the United States. The base salary for Benefits Counselor ranges from $49,696 to $62,431 with the average base salary of $56,824. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,696 to $62,431 with the average total cash compensation of $56,824.

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