How to become compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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

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

Up to 1 month

Related work experience

2–4 years

43%

4–6 years

29%

6–8 years

10%

None

Over 10 years

1–2 years

6–12 months

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

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

Career path and how to earn more as compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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5	Management Analysts Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.	$101,860	69/100	66%
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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.