The salary statistics of compensation and benefits managers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare compensation and benefits manager salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $57,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $74,630 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $100,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $131,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $165,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for compensation and benefits managers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) compensation and benefits managers is $165,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $100,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid compensation and benefits managers is $57,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of compensation and benefits managers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2019.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 7-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $100,200 | -4.08% | 21.81% |
| 2018 | $104,290 | 9.68% | - |
| 2017 | $94,190 | -10.27% | - |
| 2016 | $103,860 | 7.41% | - |
| 2015 | $96,160 | 6.44% | - |
| 2014 | $89,970 | 10.19% | - |
| 2013 | $80,800 | 3.03% | - |
| 2012 | $78,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of compensation and benefits managers in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed compensation and benefits manager salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Gambling Industries | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2019 and published in April 2020 [1].