As of June 2026, Compensation Analyst has an AI-exposure score of 63/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Compensation Analyst
More exposed than 75% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$78,000.
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Human Resources roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Analyze organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
- Benchmark salaries and build models
- Analyze pay equity
- Assess need for and develop job analysis instruments and materials.
- Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.
- Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action, and employment equity programs.
- Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements.
- Consult with, or serve as, technical liaison between business, industry, government, and union officials.
- Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales.
- Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
- Develop and administer compensation programs, such as merit or incentive pay.
- Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
- Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
- Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
- Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, and mediate labor disputes and grievances.
- Recommend pay structures
- Advise on offers
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