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Compensation Analyst

A compensation analyst evaluates and recommends pay structures by conducting compensation benchmarking and market pricing studies, often relying heavily on Excel and HRIS systems to manage large datasets. They analyze internal pay equity and external market data to help HR and finance leaders set competitive, fair salary ranges. This detail-oriented, analytical role typically sits within an HR or total rewards department and suits people who enjoy quantitative research and data analysis.

Top skills:Data Analysis

Duties & responsibilities

  • Analyze market data and conduct salary benchmarking studies to establish competitive pay ranges
  • Design and evaluate compensation plans and incentive structures aligned with business strategy
  • Build and maintain Excel models to forecast compensation costs and analyze pay equity
  • Prepare reports and presentations on compensation findings for HR and executive leadership
  • Advise HR and business managers on salary structures, job leveling, and compensation policy
  • Manage compensation system data and processes using HRIS platforms
  • Support compensation cycle administration and special projects like mergers or organizational changes

What Compensation Analyst roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Compensation Analyst make?

Too few Compensation Analyst postings state pay to publish a median yet: 4 of 8 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Compensation Analyst roles?

8 open Compensation Analyst roles from 8 employers; the most at Blackstone Group, Cleveland Clinic and Comcast.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Compensation Analyst in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Open Compensation Analyst roles (8)

Apply for Compensation Analyst at Hims and Hers on their site

Compensation Analyst

Hims and Hers

US Remote · $100,000 – $130,000

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Sotheby's

Compensation & Analytics Manager

Sotheby's

New York, NY · $130,000 – $160,000

Sotheby's seeks a compensation professional to design and manage pay programs, conduct market analysis, and develop sales incentive plans while supporting executive-level decision-making. This analytical role suits someone who combines strategic thinking with data skills and enjoys translating complex compensation challenges into actionable recommendations.

Listed on Sotheby's’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Compensation Analyst at U-Haul on their siteU-Haul

Compensation Analyst

U-Haul

Phoenix, AZ

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Blackstone Group

Strategic Incentives Group - Global Equity, Associate

Blackstone Group

Full-time · New York, NY · $105,000 – $140,000

This role involves managing Blackstone's equity compensation program, including administering awards, performing valuations, and generating financial reports. The ideal candidate has accounting or finance education and experience, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail for managing complex compensation data.

Listed on Blackstone Group’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Compensation Analyst at Cleveland Clinic on their site

Compensation Analyst

Cleveland Clinic

Remote Location

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The New York Times Company

Senior Analyst, Total Rewards

The New York Times Company

New York, NY · $110,000 – $125,000

This role bridges compensation data science and talent strategy at The New York Times, building predictive models for salary forecasting, pay equity analysis, and global compensation design. It suits someone with advanced analytics skills who wants to apply statistical modeling to organizational fairness and market competitiveness.

Listed on The New York Times Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Compensation Analyst at Service Corporation International on their siteService Corporation International

Compensation Analyst

Service Corporation International

Houston, TX

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Comcast

Senior Analyst, Sales Compensation

Comcast

Philadelphia, PA

This role designs and analyzes sales compensation plans that align seller incentives with company strategy while forecasting financial impact and identifying plan optimization opportunities. It suits analytical professionals who combine technical modeling skills with a grasp of how compensation mechanics drive sales performance.

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Likely next role (12)

Where Compensation Analysts commonly go next: Compensation Manager.

Apply for Compensation Manager at Axiom Space on their site

Compensation Manager

Axiom Space

Houston, TX

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Apply for Compensation Manager at The New York Times Company on their siteThe New York Times Company

Compensation Manager

The New York Times Company

New York, NY · $130,000 – $150,000

Listed on The New York Times Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

GTM Compensation Lead, Commercial Operations

Notion

San Francisco, CA · $230,000 – $257,000 · Remote

Notion seeks a GTM Compensation Lead to design and manage sales commission strategies that align incentives with the company's growth and AI-era selling motion. This role suits someone with strong financial modeling skills and operational discipline who can balance controls with sales effectiveness while working cross-functionally with senior leadership.

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Manager, Compensation

Metropolis Technologies

New York, NY · $125,000 – $160,000

Metropolis is hiring a Compensation Manager to oversee pay structures for frontline hourly workers across multiple states while managing sales incentive plans and compliance. This role suits someone with deep compensation expertise who can balance operational efficiency with regulatory complexity across a growing, multi-location organization.

Listed on Metropolis Technologies’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Compensation Manager

Patreon

Full-time · New York, NY · $156,000 – $310,000

Patreon is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to lead the design and execution of their compensation strategy, overseeing equity programs, market benchmarking, and total rewards initiatives. This role suits experienced compensation professionals who can combine data analysis with strategic thinking to attract and retain talent in a fast-growing creator platform company.

Listed on Patreon’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Director of Compensation Strategy

Replit

Full-time · Foster City, CA · $171,000 – $270,000 · Remote

This role architects Replit's compensation systems from the ground up, moving beyond traditional management to build AI-enabled workflows and scalable infrastructure that automate compensation decisions. It suits someone who can translate compensation philosophy into systems and dashboards while partnering across People, Finance, and Data teams.

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Director, Compensation & Total Rewards

Stanley

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $180,000 – $210,000

This role leads compensation strategy and program management for a global consumer goods company, overseeing base pay structures, incentive design, and broader total rewards oversight. It suits an experienced compensation professional ready to expand into strategic leadership while maintaining deep expertise in pay equity and market positioning.

Listed on Stanley’s careers site · Apply there ↗

NVIDIA

Compensation Business Partner

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA · $112,000 – $178,250

A strategic compensation advisor role supporting NVIDIA's global talent acquisition and retention by partnering with recruiting, HR leadership, and business units to design and implement competitive compensation programs. Ideal for experienced compensation professionals who can blend analytical rigor with stakeholder influence across international markets and time zones.

Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Blackstone Group

Global Compensation Management, VP

Blackstone Group

New York, NY · $170,000 – $225,000

Blackstone seeks a Vice President to develop and implement compensation programs across its investment businesses, working with senior leadership to ensure competitive pay, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with business needs. This role suits compensation professionals with substantial experience in program design and market analysis who want to work on large-scale, multi-business initiatives at a major financial organization.

Listed on Blackstone Group’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Sales Compensation Manager

Sigma Computing

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $165,000 – $200,000

This role manages the complete sales compensation cycle at a fast-growing SaaS company, from plan design through payroll submission, ensuring accuracy and audit compliance while building automation and controls. It's ideal for someone who thrives with operational ownership, can navigate complex compensation mechanics, and collaborates effectively across finance and revenue teams.

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Employers hiring Compensation Analysts

8 in total, most open roles first.

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