Compensation Consultant Salary in the United States

Compensation Consultant Salary

How much does a Compensation Consultant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compensation Consultant in the United States is $60,832. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,681 to $67,160, with most professionals earning between $54,813 and $72,920.

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10th Percentile Compensation Consultant Salary $54,813 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Compensation Consultant Salary $57,681 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Compensation Consultant Salary $60,832 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Compensation Consultant Salary $67,160 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Compensation Consultant Salary $72,920 US April 01, 2025
25% $57,681 10% $54,813 90% $72,920 75% $67,160 $60,832 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Compensation Consultant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Compensation Analyst II

    2 - 4 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 Compensation Consultant in the United States. The base salary for Compensation Consultant ranges from $57,681 to $67,160 with the average base salary of $60,832. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,681 to $67,160 with the average total cash compensation of $60,832.

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