Occupation
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.
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.
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Last checked October 28, 2026
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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.
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Compensation Analyst
U-Haul
Phoenix, AZ
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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.
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Compensation Analyst
Cleveland Clinic
Remote Location
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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 ↗
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Houston, TX
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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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Where Compensation Analysts commonly go next: Compensation Manager.
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Houston, TX
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New York, NY · $130,000 – $150,000
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Manager, Compensation
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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.
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Senior Compensation Manager
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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.
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Director of Compensation Strategy
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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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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.
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Santa Clara, CA · $112,000 – $178,250
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New York, NY · $170,000 – $225,000
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Employers hiring Compensation Analysts
8 in total, most open roles first.
- Blackstone Group1 role
- CCCleveland Clinic1 role
- Comcast1 role
- HHHims and Hers1 role
- Sotheby's1 role
- U-Haul1 role