What are the main factors that influence an Associate Compensation Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Compensation Manager?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Compensation Manager roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Compensation Manager's salary?

An Associate Compensation Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $129,970 for beginners, reaching about $142,660 at mid-level, and approach $213,846 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Compensation Manager?

Associate Compensation Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Compensation Manager roles are District of Columbia $154,627, California $154,041, Massachusetts $151,988. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Compensation Manager roles make?

Salaries for Associate Compensation Manager level roles vary by specialization: Executive Compensation Manager: $186,071; Compensation Senior Manager: $174,246; Compensation and Benefits Manager, Senior: $173,699; Equity Compensation Manager: $140,498; Manager Global Compensation: $138,500.

Associate Compensation Manager Salary in Maryland

How much does an Associate Compensation Manager make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Compensation Manager in Maryland is $143,999 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, an Associate Compensation Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,275
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,030 to $150,425
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,133

10% $121,133

50% (Median) $143,999

90% $156,275

Associate Compensation Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,425	$12,535	$2,893	$72
Average	$143,999	$12,000	$2,769	$69
25th Percentile	$132,030	$11,003	$2,539	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Compensation Manager Salaries

An Associate Compensation Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Compensation Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Compensation Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $129,970
Early Career (1-2 years): $124,620
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,660
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $179,539
Expert (over 8 years): $213,846

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Compensation Analyst IV	less than 1 year	$129,970
Compensation Supervisor	1-2 years	$124,620
Associate Compensation Manager	2-4 years	$142,660
Compensation Senior Manager	5-8 years	$179,539
Compensation Director	over 8 years	$213,846

How Do Associate Compensation Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Compensation Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $154,627.
California: $154,041.
Massachusetts: $151,988.

District of Columbia $154,627 California $154,041 Massachusetts $151,988 Washington $151,429 New Jersey $151,373 Alaska $151,178 Connecticut $149,250 New York $148,468

Hawaii $145,968 Rhode Island $144,795 Maryland $143,999 Minnesota $142,910 Colorado $142,491 Illinois $142,351 Oregon $141,821 Delaware $141,430

New Hampshire $141,184 Virginia $140,634 Pennsylvania $139,028 Nevada $138,218 North Dakota $137,952 Michigan $137,533 Wisconsin $137,380 Vermont $137,072

Texas $136,220 Maine $136,165 Arizona $136,081 Ohio $135,983 Georgia $134,698 Indiana $134,056 Wyoming $133,930 Utah $133,735

Iowa $133,651 Kansas $132,980 Louisiana $132,785 North Carolina $132,715 Missouri $132,687 Florida $132,143 Montana $131,849 Nebraska $131,570

Kentucky $131,416 South Carolina $130,858 Tennessee $130,509 Idaho $130,369 New Mexico $129,349 Oklahoma $129,126 Alabama $128,302 South Dakota $126,919

Arkansas $126,165 West Virginia $125,760 Mississippi $124,545

Top Paying Cities for Associate Compensation Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $148,270
Riverdale: $153,574
College Park: $153,398

Owings, MD $148,270

Riverdale, MD $153,574

College Park, MD $153,398

Fort Washington, MD $153,298

Oxon Hill, MD $153,740

Suitland, MD $153,691

District Heights, MD $153,615

Temple Hills, MD $153,694

Deale, MD $147,583

Dunkirk, MD $149,144

Fort George G Meade, MD $145,723

Friendship, MD $148,052

Fulton, MD $147,660

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $153,172

Savage, MD $145,939

Shady Side, MD $146,418

Galesville, MD $147,063

Greenbelt, MD $152,866

Glenn Dale, MD $151,178

Upper Marlboro, MD $151,324

Harwood, MD $147,629

Highland, MD $147,526

West River, MD $147,657

Tracys Landing, MD $147,762

Hyattsville, MD $153,698

Jessup, MD $145,223

Bethesda, MD $153,743

Glen Echo, MD $153,715

Chevy Chase, MD $153,726

Cabin John, MD $153,683

Olney, MD $150,222

Brookeville, MD $147,418

Poolesville, MD $148,715

Barnesville, MD $146,646

Beallsville, MD $146,915

Boyds, MD $148,040

Dickerson, MD $146,746

Rockville, MD $151,990

Potomac, MD $152,429

Derwood, MD $150,379

Sandy Spring, MD $149,502

Ashton, MD $149,172

Brinklow, MD $148,065

Burtonsville, MD $149,798

Montgomery Village, MD $148,572

Kensington, MD $153,598

Garrett Park, MD $153,416

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $152,211

Silver Spring, MD $153,508

Takoma Park, MD $153,710

Aberdeen, MD $140,794

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $140,765

Abingdon, MD $141,853

Gunpowder, MD $142,707

Arnold, MD $144,371

Baldwin, MD $142,441

Bel Air, MD $141,256

Belcamp, MD $141,462

Benson, MD $140,608

Boring, MD $140,920

Brooklandville, MD $143,828

Butler, MD $142,244

Chase, MD $143,367

Churchville, MD $140,201

Clarksville, MD $145,960

Cockeysville, MD $142,516

Hunt Valley, MD $143,114

Crownsville, MD $145,347

Darlington, MD $138,961

Davidsonville, MD $147,467

Dayton, MD $145,868

Edgewater, MD $146,116

Edgewood, MD $142,284

Ellicott City, MD $144,111

Columbia, MD $145,191

Fallston, MD $141,913

Finksburg, MD $141,962

Forest Hill, MD $140,487

Fork, MD $142,923

Fort Howard, MD $143,825

Freeland, MD $137,665

Gambrills, MD $145,896

Gibson Island, MD $143,904

Glen Arm, MD $143,449

Glen Burnie, MD $144,075

Glyndon, MD $142,696

Hampstead, MD $139,416

Elkridge, MD $144,233

Hanover, MD $144,315

Harmans, MD $144,308

Havre De Grace, MD $139,879

Hydes, MD $142,934

Jarrettsville, MD $140,021

Joppa, MD $142,646

Kingsville, MD $142,963

Lineboro, MD $137,314

Linthicum Heights, MD $144,097

Long Green, MD $143,214

Spencerville, MD $149,576

Clarksburg, MD $146,304

Damascus, MD $145,044

Germantown, MD $149,379

Annapolis, MD $145,487

Cumberland, MD $132,162

Accident, MD $131,941

Barton, MD $132,561

Bittinger, MD $132,313

Bloomington, MD $132,784

Corriganville, MD $131,321

Eckhart Mines, MD $132,049

Ellerslie, MD $131,489

Flintstone, MD $132,194

Friendsville, MD $131,904

Frostburg, MD $131,867

Grantsville, MD $131,873

Kitzmiller, MD $131,883

Lonaconing, MD $132,323

Luke, MD $132,793

Mc Henry, MD $131,954

Midland, MD $132,765

Midlothian, MD $131,886

Mount Savage, MD $131,282

Oakland, MD $131,571

Oldtown, MD $132,374

Pinto, MD $132,619

Rawlings, MD $132,661

Spring Gap, MD $132,535

Swanton, MD $132,214

Westernport, MD $132,788

Easton, MD $142,603

Barclay, MD $141,411

Bethlehem, MD $141,593

Betterton, MD $141,516

Bozman, MD $143,818

Cambridge, MD $141,600

Centreville, MD $142,751

Chester, MD $143,853

Chestertown, MD $142,178

Church Creek, MD $141,377

Church Hill, MD $141,987

Claiborne, MD $144,076

Cordova, MD $142,120

Crapo, MD $140,131

Crocheron, MD $139,120

Crumpton, MD $141,249

Denton, MD $141,378

East New Market, MD $141,036

Federalsburg, MD $141,008

Fishing Creek, MD $140,650

Galena, MD $140,868

Goldsboro, MD $141,106

Grasonville, MD $143,579

Greensboro, MD $141,132

Henderson, MD $141,262

Hillsboro, MD $142,221

Hurlock, MD $141,068

Ingleside, MD $141,525

Kennedyville, MD $141,120

Mcdaniel, MD $144,019

Madison, MD $142,477

Marydel, MD $140,874

Massey, MD $140,902

Millington, MD $141,101

Neavitt, MD $143,998

Newcomb, MD $143,005

Oxford, MD $142,298

Preston, MD $141,541

Price, MD $142,083

Queen Anne, MD $142,455

Queenstown, MD $143,266

Rhodesdale, MD $140,223

Ridgely, MD $141,689

Rock Hall, MD $143,045

Royal Oak, MD $142,740

Saint Michaels, MD $143,707

Secretary, MD $141,573

Sherwood, MD $144,876

Deal Island, MD $138,054

Eden, MD $138,326

Ewell, MD $137,624

Fruitland, MD $138,801

Girdletree, MD $137,308

Hebron, MD $138,671

Linkwood, MD $140,628

Manokin, MD $137,871

Mardela Springs, MD $139,170

Marion Station, MD $137,387

Nanticoke, MD $138,610

Newark, MD $138,033

Ocean City, MD $138,698

Parsonsburg, MD $138,420

Pittsville, MD $138,424

Pocomoke City, MD $137,565

Powellville, MD $138,354

Princess Anne, MD $138,227

Quantico, MD $138,399

Rehobeth, MD $137,346

Sharptown, MD $139,934

Showell, MD $138,421

Snow Hill, MD $137,931

Stockton, MD $137,106

Tyaskin, MD $138,265

Tylerton, MD $137,787

Upper Fairmount, MD $138,208

Vienna, MD $139,466

Westover, MD $137,870

Whaleyville, MD $138,349

Willards, MD $138,403

Delmar, MD $138,771

North East, MD $140,008

Perry Point, MD $139,804

Perryville, MD $139,752

Port Deposit, MD $139,407

Rising Sun, MD $138,951

Warwick, MD $140,837

Cecilton, MD $140,741

Charlestown, MD $139,988

Chesapeake City, MD $140,738

Childs, MD $140,550

Stevensville, MD $144,220

Colora, MD $138,826

Conowingo, MD $138,592

Earleville, MD $140,607

Elk Mills, MD $140,597

Elkton, MD $140,495

Georgetown, MD $140,712

Lutherville Timonium, MD $143,709

Abell, MD $142,279

Accokeek, MD $152,039

Aquasco, MD $148,277

Avenue, MD $142,506

Barstow, MD $146,508

Bel Alton, MD $147,232

Benedict, MD $147,133

Brandywine, MD $150,599

Broomes Island, MD $144,844

Bryans Road, MD $151,743

Bryantown, MD $148,999

Bushwood, MD $142,610

California, MD $142,488

Callaway, MD $141,494

Chaptico, MD $143,964

Charlotte Hall, MD $146,136

Cheltenham, MD $152,009

Clements, MD $143,966

Cobb Island, MD $142,674

Coltons Point, MD $142,004

Compton, MD $142,777

Dameron, MD $139,691

Dowell, MD $142,932

Drayden, MD $140,026

Faulkner, MD $146,446

Great Mills, MD $141,723

Helen, MD $145,311

Hollywood, MD $143,330

Hughesville, MD $148,005

Huntingtown, MD $147,397

Indian Head, MD $148,315

Ironsides, MD $147,717

Issue, MD $143,445

La Plata, MD $148,735

Leonardtown, MD $142,251

Lexington Park, MD $141,289

Loveville, MD $143,742

Lusby, MD $143,199

Marbury, MD $149,505

Mechanicsville, MD $145,281

Morganza, MD $144,432

Mount Victoria, MD $142,772

Nanjemoy, MD $145,980

Newburg, MD $144,516

Park Hall, MD $140,874

Patuxent River, MD $141,618

Piney Point, MD $140,244

Pomfret, MD $150,351

Port Republic, MD $145,633

Port Tobacco, MD $148,186

Prince Frederick, MD $146,517

Ridge, MD $139,072

Rock Point, MD $144,464

Saint Inigoes, MD $139,519

Saint Leonard, MD $144,929

Saint Marys City, MD $140,846

Scotland, MD $138,151

Solomons, MD $142,802

Sunderland, MD $147,690

Tall Timbers, MD $140,423

Valley Lee, MD $140,479

Welcome, MD $147,264

White Plains, MD $150,366

Southern Md Facility, MD $152,201

Annapolis Junction, MD $145,552

Lanham, MD $152,778

Beltsville, MD $152,560

Laurel, MD $149,235

Bladensburg, MD $153,673

Lothian, MD $149,150

Mount Rainier, MD $153,746

North Beach, MD $147,077

Bowie, MD $149,210

Brentwood, MD $153,736

Capitol Heights, MD $153,669

Chesapeake Beach, MD $147,002

Churchton, MD $147,037

Clinton, MD $152,803

Still Pond, MD $141,525

Sudlersville, MD $141,259

Taylors Island, MD $142,515

Templeville, MD $140,882

Tilghman, MD $144,551

Toddville, MD $139,441

Trappe, MD $141,687

Wingate, MD $139,987

Wittman, MD $144,075

Woolford, MD $141,927

Worton, MD $142,011

Wye Mills, MD $143,018

Frederick, MD $141,398

Adamstown, MD $144,337

Big Pool, MD $134,075

Boonsboro, MD $138,852

Braddock Heights, MD $141,326

Brownsville, MD $140,913

Brunswick, MD $142,216

Buckeystown, MD $143,262

Burkittsville, MD $141,141

Cascade, MD $137,588

Cavetown, MD $137,413

Chewsville, MD $137,625

Clear Spring, MD $135,785

Cooksville, MD $144,051

Emmitsburg, MD $138,046

Fairplay, MD $137,959

Funkstown, MD $137,945

Glenelg, MD $145,576

Glenwood, MD $144,862

Hagerstown, MD $137,247

Hancock, MD $133,415

Ijamsville, MD $143,983

Jefferson, MD $142,357

Keedysville, MD $139,291

Keymar, MD $139,222

Knoxville, MD $141,469

Ladiesburg, MD $139,723

Libertytown, MD $141,009

Lisbon, MD $144,069

Little Orleans, MD $132,676

Maugansville, MD $136,748

Middletown, MD $140,807

Monrovia, MD $143,667

Mount Airy, MD $142,805

Myersville, MD $138,977

New Market, MD $142,227

New Midway, MD $139,719

New Windsor, MD $140,983

Point Of Rocks, MD $144,064

Rocky Ridge, MD $138,790

Rohrersville, MD $140,241

Sabillasville, MD $137,773

Saint James, MD $137,980

Sharpsburg, MD $139,085

Smithsburg, MD $137,537

Sykesville, MD $143,174

Taneytown, MD $138,377

Thurmont, MD $138,947

Tuscarora, MD $144,614

Union Bridge, MD $140,410

Unionville, MD $141,089

Walkersville, MD $140,590

West Friendship, MD $144,367

Williamsport, MD $137,396

Woodbine, MD $144,054

Woodsboro, MD $139,921

Salisbury, MD $138,772

Allen, MD $138,582

Berlin, MD $138,435

Bishopville, MD $138,468

Bivalve, MD $138,976

Manchester, MD $137,739

Marriottsville, MD $143,747

Maryland Line, MD $137,314

Mayo, MD $145,794

Millersville, MD $144,605

Monkton, MD $141,203

Odenton, MD $146,068

Crofton, MD $146,903

Owings Mills, MD $143,460

Parkton, MD $139,037

Pasadena, MD $143,943

Perry Hall, MD $143,554

Perryman, MD $141,161

Phoenix, MD $142,798

Pylesville, MD $138,208

Randallstown, MD $143,682

Reisterstown, MD $143,121

Riderwood, MD $143,985

Riva, MD $146,353

Severn, MD $144,583

Severna Park, MD $144,388

Simpsonville, MD $145,795

Sparks Glencoe, MD $141,642

Crisfield, MD $137,725

Stevenson, MD $143,776

Dhs, MD $152,077

Waldorf, MD $150,280

Street, MD $138,838

Upperco, MD $140,803

Upper Falls, MD $143,104

Westminster, MD $140,808

Whiteford, MD $138,153

White Hall, MD $138,850

White Marsh, MD $143,421

Woodstock, MD $143,812

Baltimore, MD $143,999

Towson, MD $143,983

Gwynn Oak, MD $144,030

Pikesville, MD $143,928

Sparrows Point, MD $143,844

Middle River, MD $143,547

Essex, MD $143,886

Dundalk, MD $144,023

Brooklyn, MD $144,026

Curtis Bay, MD $144,055

Halethorpe, MD $144,044

Catonsville, MD $144,115

Parkville, MD $143,960

Nottingham, MD $143,814

Rosedale, MD $143,998

Windsor Mill, MD $143,953

Gaithersburg, MD $150,063

Washington Grove, MD $150,141

Associate Compensation Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Compensation Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Associate Compensation Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Compensation Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Compensation Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$165,599	$80.0	15%
Business Services	$161,279	$78.0	12%
MFG Nondurable	$159,839	$77.0	11%
Insurance	$156,959	$75.0	9%
Aerospace & Defense	$155,519	$75.0	8%

Associate Compensation Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Compensation Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$132,030

Average $143,999/year

$150,425

$11,003

Average $12,000/month

$12,535

$2,539

Average $2,769/week

$2,893

$63

Average $69/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,425	$12,535	$2,893	$72
Average	$143,999	$12,000	$2,769	$69
25th Percentile	$132,030	$11,003	$2,539	$63

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