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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Kansas City, Missouri

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Kansas City metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$73,180
Mean annual$77,250
Range (10th to 90th)$50,330 to $115,160
Kansas City, Missouri employment740
State vs national-3.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Kansas City compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$50,33025TH$57,080MEDIAN$73,18075TH$91,45090TH$115,160

The middle 50% of workers earn between $57,080 and $91,450, with a median of $73,180.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Personnel and Human Resources

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    3.9 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    3.9 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    3.9 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.

  2. 02

    Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.

  3. 03

    Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales.

  4. 04

    Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.

  5. 05

    Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.

  6. 06

    Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.

  7. 07

    Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.

  8. 08

    Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements.

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Other metros in Missouri

How the Kansas City metro compares to other major Missouri metro areas for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Kansas City, Missouri?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Kansas City metropolitan area is $73,180.
Does Kansas City pay more than the Missouri state average for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?
The Kansas City metro median is 0.0% versus the Missouri state median of $73,180.
How does Kansas City compare to the national median for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?
The Kansas City metro median is -3.1% versus the BLS national figure of $75,509.
What is the salary range for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Kansas City?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $50,330 and the 90th-percentile at $115,160 for the Kansas City metro area.
What education is required for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Kansas City CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.