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Best states for a senior compensation analyst
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for senior compensation analysts in the United States. Senior compensation analyst positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for senior compensation analysts.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of senior compensation analysts in America is $116,000.
Virginia is the best state for jobs for senior compensation analysts, and South Carolina is the worst. The most common pay in Virginia is $104,745, while the median pay in South Carolina is $54,333.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior compensation analyst, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior compensation analysts in 2026
1. Virginia
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 612 Average annual salary: $104,745 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.97
2. New Jersey
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 266 Average annual salary: $107,794 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
3. New York
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 635 Average annual salary: $103,005 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
4. California
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 1,123 Average annual salary: $106,205 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. Massachusetts
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 366 Average annual salary: $98,581 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
6. Rhode Island
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 37 Average annual salary: $99,247 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
7. Vermont
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $107,787 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.71
8. Oregon
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 119 Average annual salary: $98,529 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
9. District of Columbia
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 160 Average annual salary: $98,298 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 2.89
10. Pennsylvania
Total senior compensation analyst jobs: 342 Average annual salary: $91,240 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior compensation analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $104,745 | $75,000 | 8,470,020 | 612 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $107,794 | $77,000 | 9,005,644 | 266 |
| 3 | New York | $103,005 | $73,000 | 19,849,399 | 635 |
| 4 | California | $106,205 | $75,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,123 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $98,581 | $70,000 | 6,859,819 | 366 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $99,247 | $70,000 | 1,059,639 | 37 |
| 7 | Vermont | $107,787 | $76,000 | 623,657 | 18 |
| 8 | Oregon | $98,529 | $69,000 | 4,142,776 | 119 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $98,298 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 160 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $91,240 | $65,000 | 12,805,537 | 342 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $96,701 | $69,000 | 3,588,184 | 105 |
| 12 | Idaho | $94,222 | $66,000 | 1,716,943 | 44 |
| 13 | Washington | $105,727 | $74,000 | 7,405,743 | 0 |
| 14 | Nevada | $89,506 | $63,000 | 2,998,039 | 60 |
| 15 | Alaska | $88,373 | $69,000 | 739,795 | 27 |
| 16 | Maryland | $90,117 | $64,000 | 6,052,177 | 383 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $93,346 | $66,000 | 1,342,795 | 36 |
| 18 | Delaware | $91,082 | $65,000 | 961,939 | 33 |
| 19 | Colorado | $85,435 | $62,000 | 5,607,154 | 254 |
| 20 | Illinois | $84,649 | $61,000 | 12,802,023 | 484 |
| 21 | Michigan | $87,654 | $62,000 | 9,962,311 | 194 |
| 22 | Ohio | $81,815 | $58,000 | 11,658,609 | 294 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $81,298 | $58,000 | 10,273,419 | 307 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $89,594 | $64,000 | 2,984,100 | 29 |
| 25 | Texas | $80,722 | $57,000 | 28,304,596 | 701 |
| 26 | Georgia | $78,755 | $57,000 | 10,429,379 | 366 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $79,539 | $58,000 | 5,576,606 | 211 |
| 28 | Maine | $88,367 | $62,000 | 1,335,907 | 17 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $80,248 | $59,000 | 755,393 | 21 |
| 30 | Arizona | $76,891 | $55,000 | 7,016,270 | 228 |
| 31 | Iowa | $79,386 | $58,000 | 3,145,711 | 62 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $75,234 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 60 |
| 33 | Kansas | $75,096 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 75 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $77,812 | $56,000 | 3,930,864 | 56 |
| 35 | Missouri | $74,269 | $54,000 | 6,113,532 | 181 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $71,437 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 159 |
| 37 | Alabama | $70,772 | $51,000 | 4,874,747 | 121 |
| 38 | Florida | $69,508 | $47,000 | 20,984,400 | 534 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $71,290 | $51,000 | 2,088,070 | 48 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $73,482 | $53,000 | 5,795,483 | 0 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $47,905 | $38,000 | 1,427,538 | 47 |
| 42 | Indiana | $69,614 | $50,000 | 6,666,818 | 180 |
| 43 | Utah | $70,152 | $50,000 | 3,101,833 | 84 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $72,553 | $51,000 | 4,684,333 | 52 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $70,020 | $51,000 | 4,454,189 | 76 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $69,444 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 27 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $71,007 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 8 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $69,510 | $51,000 | 869,666 | 17 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $65,576 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 47 |
| 50 | Montana | $55,907 | $40,000 | 1,050,493 | 23 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $54,333 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 77 |
Highest paying states for senior compensation analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Compensation Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $104,745 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $107,794 |
| 3 | New York | $103,005 |
| 4 | California | $106,205 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $98,581 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $99,247 |
| 7 | Vermont | $107,787 |
| 8 | Oregon | $98,529 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $98,298 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $91,240 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $96,701 |
| 12 | Idaho | $94,222 |
| 13 | Washington | $105,727 |
| 14 | Nevada | $89,506 |
| 15 | Alaska | $88,373 |
| 16 | Maryland | $90,117 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $93,346 |
| 18 | Delaware | $91,082 |
| 19 | Colorado | $85,435 |
| 20 | Illinois | $84,649 |
| 21 | Michigan | $87,654 |
| 22 | Ohio | $81,815 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $81,298 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $89,594 |
| 25 | Texas | $80,722 |
| 26 | Georgia | $78,755 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $79,539 |
| 28 | Maine | $88,367 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $80,248 |
| 30 | Arizona | $76,891 |
| 31 | Iowa | $79,386 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $75,234 |
| 33 | Kansas | $75,096 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $77,812 |
| 35 | Missouri | $74,269 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $71,437 |
| 37 | Alabama | $70,772 |
| 38 | Florida | $69,508 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $71,290 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $73,482 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $47,905 |
| 42 | Indiana | $69,614 |
| 43 | Utah | $70,152 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $72,553 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $70,020 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $69,444 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $71,007 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $69,510 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $65,576 |
| 50 | Montana | $55,907 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $54,333 |
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Updated January 8, 2025