Question 1

What is the salary difference between Compensation and Benefits Managers and Human Resources Managers?

Accepted Answer

Compensation and Benefits Managers earns a median salary of $140,360 while Human Resources Managers earns $140,030, a difference of $330.

Question 2

Can you pivot from Compensation and Benefits Managers to Human Resources Managers?

Accepted Answer

The career pivot score from Compensation and Benefits Managers to Human Resources Managers is 99/100, indicating strong transferable skills overlap. Key shared skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing.

Question 3

Which career has better job growth — Compensation and Benefits Managers or Human Resources Managers?

Accepted Answer

Compensation and Benefits Managers has a projected growth rate of +0.2% while Human Resources Managers has +5.0% through 2034.

Metric	Compensation and Benefits Managers	Human Resources Managers
Median Salary	$140,360	$140,030
Growth Rate	+0.2%	+5.0%
Outlook	Slower than average	As fast as average
Projected Openings	1,500/yr	17,900/yr
Education	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree
SOC Code	11-3111.00	11-3121.00

Compensation and Benefits Managers vs Human Resources Managers

Shared Transferable Skills

Salary Impact