Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $80,150–$122,210
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #12 of 76
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $85,910 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,220 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $78,210 and 1% below the WA statewide median of $86,630. It ranks #12 of 76 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Seattle
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $132,050 | 6 |
| Amazon Web Services | $131,800 | 19 |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay in other WA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $76,600 |
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Questions
What is the average Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $85,910 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,220 jobs pay between $80,150 and $122,210. The 10th percentile is $61,400 and the 90th is $153,730.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $78,210 and 1% below the WA statewide median of $86,630. It ranks #12 of 76 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make an hour in Seattle?
About $41.30 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $85,910 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.53–$58.75 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists the most in Seattle?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Amazon ($132,050), Amazon Web Services ($131,800). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.