Compensation & Benefits Specialist Salary in West Virginia
Manages employee pay structures, benefits programs, and job classification systems.
State Average
$63,842
across 6 metros
vs National Avg
-13.4%
national: $73,722
Metros Covered
6
1 above national avg
Highest Metro
$81,806
Morgantown
All metro areas in West Virginia
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6 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVWV | $45K | $63K | $82K | $100K | $82K |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan areaWV | $36K | $53K | $70K | $86K | $70K |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WVWV | $35K | $51K | $67K | $83K | $67K |
| Charleston, WVWV | $45K | $55K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
| Beckley, WVWV | $35K | $43K | $50K | $58K | $51K |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan areaWV | $35K | $41K | $48K | $54K | $48K |
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.