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Job outlook for compensation directors in the United States
Are compensation director jobs in demand?
Yes, compensation director jobs are in demand. Compensation director demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Compensation director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of compensation director jobs and the average compensation director salary over time.
Compensation director jobs over time
Compensation director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,785 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,902 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,967 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,823 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,807 | 0.00% |
Average compensation director salary over time
Compensation director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,485 | $56.48 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $114,799 | $55.19 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | $113,616 | $54.62 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $111,842 | $53.77 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $109,138 | $52.47 | +4.3% |
Compensation director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of compensation director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where compensation directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for compensation directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 584 | 19% |
| 2 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 545 | 18% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 109 | 16% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 502 | 13% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 562 | 12% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 546 | 12% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 326 | 11% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 448 | 7% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 355 | 5% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 197 | 5% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 722 | 4% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 564 | 4% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 316 | 4% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 299 | 4% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 133 | 4% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 57 | 4% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 41 | 4% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 34 | 4% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 27 | 4% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 23 | 4% |
Most common cities for compensation directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $123,494 |
| 2 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $128,752 |
| 3 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $108,879 |
| 4 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $114,556 |
| 5 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $108,846 |
| 6 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $108,767 |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $118,979 |
| 8 | Auburn | 1 | 1% | $131,138 |
| 9 | San Francisco | 4 | 0% | $111,504 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $95,734 |
| 11 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $115,727 |
| 12 | New York | 2 | 0% | $113,297 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $101,429 |
| 14 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $102,108 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $98,867 |
| 16 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $123,540 |
| 17 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $89,185 |
| 18 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $119,413 |