As of June 2026, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists has an AI-exposure score of 69/100 (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, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
More exposed than 89% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$78,210. About 8,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How this role compares to similar Business & Finance roles
What this role usually involves
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.
Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists, SOC 13-1141.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists tasks, by AI exposure
- Analyze organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government.
- Observe, interview, and survey employees and conduct focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
- Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (75%).
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