How much does a Top Compensation Officer make in South Carolina? The average Top Compensation Officer salary in South Carolina is $221,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $197,990 and $247,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Top Compensation Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Top Compensation Officer Salary $177,041 SC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Top Compensation Officer Salary $197,990 SC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Top Compensation Officer Salary $221,000 SC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Top Compensation Officer Salary $247,800 SC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Top Compensation Officer Salary $272,200 SC March 26, 2024
25% $197,990 10% $177,041 90% $272,200 75% $247,800 $221,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Top Compensation Officer oversees the collection of wage, salary, and incentive survey data to ensure the organization's compensation programs/objectives are competitive in the current marketplace. Plans and directs compensation policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Top Compensation Officer plans and administers long and short term equity programs and executive programs that drive company performance. Responsible for the design, development, and administration of all compensation programs used to attract and retain employees. In addition, Top Compensation Officer ensures compensation programs remain within budgetary constraints. Directs communications to employees that is clear and reinforces the value of the compensation programs. Keeps abreast of regulatory, market, and practice changes and trends. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. May require CCP. The Top Compensation Officer manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Working as a Top Compensation Officer typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $221,927 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $215,841 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $220,991 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $216,075 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $209,286 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $214,904 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $216,075 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $212,563 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $220,054 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $220,757 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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