What are the main factors that influence a Compensation Advisor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Compensation Advisor's salary?

A Compensation Advisor's salary grows with experience: an Inventory Control Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $55,443, an Compensation Advisor (2-4 years)earns $63,930, an Inventory Control Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $75,969, an Inventory Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $100,994, an Inventory Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $77,423,

What are the highest paying states for a Compensation Advisor?

Compensation Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Compensation Advisor roles are District of Columbia $69,557, California $69,293, Massachusetts $68,370. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Compensation Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Compensation Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Compensation Director: $207,379; Compensation Manager: $138,400; Compensation Partner: $137,814; Compensation Specialist: $127,224; Compensation Supervisor: $120,995.

Compensation Advisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Compensation Advisor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Compensation Advisor in Delaware is $63,765 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Compensation Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,889
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,533 to $70,634
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,769

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Compensation Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,634	$5,886	$1,358	$34
Average	$63,765	$5,314	$1,226	$31
25th Percentile	$58,533	$4,878	$1,126	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Compensation Advisor Salaries

A Compensation Advisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Compensation Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compensation Advisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,443
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,930
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,969
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,994
Expert (over 8 years): $77,423

Levels	Salary
Inventory... Level Compensation Advisor	$55,443
Compensat... Level Compensation Advisor	$63,930
Inventory... Level Compensation Advisor	$75,969
Inventory... Level Compensation Advisor	$100,994
Inventory... Level Compensation Advisor	$77,423

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How Do Compensation Advisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Compensation Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,557.
California: $69,293.
Massachusetts: $68,370.

District of Columbia $69,557 California $69,293 Massachusetts $68,370 Washington $68,118 New Jersey $68,093 Alaska $68,005 Connecticut $67,138 New York $66,787

Hawaii $65,662 Rhode Island $65,134 Maryland $64,776 Minnesota $64,286 Colorado $64,098 Illinois $64,035 Oregon $63,796 Delaware $63,620

New Hampshire $63,510 Virginia $63,262 Pennsylvania $62,540 Nevada $62,175 North Dakota $62,056 Michigan $61,868 Wisconsin $61,798 Vermont $61,660

Texas $61,277 Maine $61,252 Arizona $61,214 Ohio $61,170 Georgia $60,592 Indiana $60,303 Wyoming $60,247 Utah $60,159

Iowa $60,121 Kansas $59,820 Louisiana $59,732 North Carolina $59,700 Missouri $59,688 Florida $59,443 Montana $59,311 Nebraska $59,185

Kentucky $59,116 South Carolina $58,865 Tennessee $58,708 Idaho $58,645 New Mexico $58,186 Oklahoma $58,086 Alabama $57,715 South Dakota $57,093

Arkansas $56,754 West Virginia $56,572 Mississippi $56,025

Top Paying Cities for Compensation Advisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $65,844
Little Creek: $65,235
Magnolia: $65,505

Lincoln, DE $65,844 Little Creek, DE $65,235 Magnolia, DE $65,505 Milford, DE $65,844 Marydel, DE $64,990 Millsboro, DE $65,844 Millville, DE $66,284 Milton, DE $65,844

Nassau, DE $65,844 Ocean View, DE $66,284 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,284 Seaford, DE $65,153 Selbyville, DE $66,284 Smyrna, DE $64,914 Viola, DE $65,505 Woodside, DE $65,316

Bear, DE $64,437 Newark, DE $64,462 Claymont, DE $64,512 Delaware City, DE $64,462 Hockessin, DE $64,512 Kirkwood, DE $64,462 Middletown, DE $64,782 Montchanin, DE $64,512

New Castle, DE $64,512 Odessa, DE $64,870 Port Penn, DE $64,286 Rockland, DE $64,512 Saint Georges, DE $64,462 Townsend, DE $64,776 Winterthur, DE $64,512 Lewes, DE $65,844

Wilmington, DE $64,512 Dover, DE $65,203 Dover Afb, DE $65,354 Bethany Beach, DE $66,284 Bethel, DE $65,153 Bridgeville, DE $65,844 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,273 Cheswold, DE $65,053

Clayton, DE $64,889 Dagsboro, DE $66,284 Delmar, DE $65,153 Ellendale, DE $65,844 Felton, DE $65,844 Fenwick Island, DE $66,284 Frankford, DE $66,284 Frederica, DE $65,844

Georgetown, DE $65,844 Greenwood, DE $65,844 Harbeson, DE $65,844 Harrington, DE $65,844 Hartly, DE $64,858 Houston, DE $65,844 Kenton, DE $64,889 Laurel, DE $65,153

Yorklyn, DE $64,512

Compensation Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compensation Advisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$58,533

Average $63,765/year

$70,634

$4,878

Average $5,314/month

$5,886

$1,126

Average $1,226/week

$1,358

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,634	$5,886	$1,358	$34
Average	$63,765	$5,314	$1,226	$31
25th Percentile	$58,533	$4,878	$1,126	$28

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