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Will AI replace compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists?AI replacement risk 69% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$78,210
25th–75th pct. $60,890–$100,400
Top pay (est.)
$167,600
Top 10% $128,920
Pay in 5 years
$88,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$100,400est.
$86,400–$116,600
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
69%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.0%
9,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists? AI replacement risk

69%
High
Ranked #731 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

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, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Writing
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Judgment and Decision Making
3.8
Active Learning
3.8
Social Perceptiveness
3.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Personnel and Human Resources
5.0
Mathematics
4.9
Customer and Personal Service
4.9
Administration and Management
4.5
Administrative
4.4
Computers and Electronics
4.2
English Language
4.2
Economics and Accounting
4.0

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsProcessing Information

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
86%
Post-bachelor's certificate
10%
High school diploma
5%

Training before entry

3–6 months
33%
None / short demo
24%
1–3 months
14%
1–2 years
10%
6–12 months
10%
2–4 years
5%
Up to 1 month
5%

Related work experience

2–4 years
43%
4–6 years
29%
6–8 years
10%
None
5%
Over 10 years
5%
1–2 years
5%
6–12 months
5%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (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.