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Will AI replace compensation and benefits managers?AI replacement risk 69% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$149,230
25th–75th pct. $113,170–$200,610
Top pay (est.)
$333,500
Top 10% $256,570
Pay in 5 years
$167,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$187,100est.
$160,900–$217,200
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
69%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.1%
1,600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Compensation and Benefits Managers? AI replacement risk

69%
High
Ranked #731 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Compensation and Benefits Managers

Key skills

Writing
4.1
Active Listening
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Reading Comprehension
4.1
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Judgment and Decision Making
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Personnel and Human Resources
5.3
Customer and Personal Service
5.1
Administration and Management
4.9
Administrative
4.7
English Language
4.5
Mathematics
4.3
Education and Training
4.2
Economics and Accounting
3.8

What the work involves

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeGetting InformationProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
76%
Master's degree
14%
Post-bachelor's certificate
10%

Training before entry

None / short demo
24%
3–6 months
24%
1–3 months
19%
1–2 years
14%
Up to 1 month
14%
6–12 months
5%

Related work experience

4–6 years
52%
6–8 years
24%
Over 10 years
10%
8–10 years
10%
2–4 years
5%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.