How to become a compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

Steps to get there

Most employers expect most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not..A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists do

• Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
• Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
• Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
• Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.

Skills that matter most

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Active Learning
• Mathematics
• Monitoring

Is compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists a good career?

On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 53% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Where it pays most

• Delaware $99,560
• Massachusetts $95,890
• Colorado $92,560
• California $91,410
• District of Columbia $86,710

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.