Compensation & Benefits Specialist Salary in Ohio
Manages employee pay structures, benefits programs, and job classification systems.
State Average
$71,592
across 17 metros
vs National Avg
-2.9%
national: $73,722
Metros Covered
17
9 above national avg
Highest Metro
$80,434
Toledo
All metro areas in Ohio
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17 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OHOH | $54K | $67K | $80K | $93K | $80K |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan areaOH | $52K | $65K | $79K | $92K | $79K |
| Sandusky, OHOH | $53K | $65K | $78K | $90K | $78K |
| Cleveland, OHOH | $53K | $65K | $77K | $90K | $78K |
| Columbus, OHOH | $52K | $65K | $77K | $89K | $77K |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHOH | $52K | $65K | $77K | $89K | $77K |
| Mansfield, OHOH | $52K | $64K | $76K | $89K | $77K |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan areaOH | $50K | $62K | $74K | $86K | $74K |
| Akron, OHOH | $51K | $62K | $74K | $85K | $74K |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan areaOH | $45K | $59K | $73K | $88K | $73K |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)OH | $49K | $61K | $73K | $85K | $73K |
| Youngstown-Warren, OHOH | $46K | $58K | $70K | $81K | $70K |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OHOH | $45K | $56K | $67K | $78K | $67K |
| Wheeling, WV-OHOH | $37K | $52K | $67K | $82K | $67K |
| Canton-Massillon, OHOH | $44K | $53K | $62K | $71K | $62K |
| Springfield, OHOH | $41K | $50K | $59K | $68K | $59K |
| Lima, OHOH | $43K | $48K | $53K | $58K | $53K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.