Compensation & Benefits Specialist Salary in Pennsylvania
Manages employee pay structures, benefits programs, and job classification systems.
State Average
$72,121
across 18 metros
vs National Avg
-2.2%
national: $73,722
Metros Covered
18
6 above national avg
Highest Metro
$86,944
Erie
All metro areas in Pennsylvania
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18 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAPA | $52K | $69K | $87K | $104K | $87K |
| Lancaster, PAPA | $51K | $65K | $80K | $95K | $80K |
| York-Hanover, PAPA | $46K | $61K | $75K | $90K | $75K |
| Reading, PAPA | $50K | $63K | $75K | $88K | $75K |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $55K | $64K | $74K | $84K | $74K |
| Lebanon, PAPA | $50K | $62K | $74K | $86K | $74K |
| Pittsburgh, PAPA | $48K | $61K | $74K | $86K | $74K |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $48K | $60K | $72K | $85K | $72K |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $49K | $60K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
| Gettysburg, PAPA | $48K | $60K | $72K | $85K | $72K |
| Johnstown, PAPA | $47K | $60K | $72K | $85K | $72K |
| Chambersburg, PAPA | $49K | $60K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PAPA | $48K | $59K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PAPA | $45K | $57K | $69K | $80K | $69K |
| Williamsport, PAPA | $51K | $59K | $68K | $76K | $68K |
| State College, PAPA | $49K | $58K | $67K | $76K | $67K |
| Altoona, PAPA | $45K | $54K | $63K | $72K | $63K |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $50K | $55K | $61K | $66K | $61K |
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.