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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Cleveland, Ohio

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Cleveland 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$76,970
Mean annual$77,560
Range (10th to 90th)$47,080 to $105,850
Cleveland, Ohio employment590
State vs national+1.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Cleveland 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$47,08025TH$60,630MEDIAN$76,97075TH$92,28090TH$105,850

The middle 50% of workers earn between $60,630 and $92,280, with a median of $76,970.

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 Ohio

How the Cleveland metro compares to other major Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Cleveland metropolitan area is $76,970.
Does Cleveland pay more than the Ohio state average for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?
The Cleveland metro median is +7.2% versus the Ohio state median of $71,820.
How does Cleveland compare to the national median for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?
The Cleveland metro median is +1.9% versus the BLS national figure of $75,509.
What is the salary range for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Cleveland?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $47,080 and the 90th-percentile at $105,850 for the Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.