Compensation Analyst vs Project Manager
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Compensation Analyst
$111,800 typical, a year
Most Compensation Analysts earn $91,000 to $136,100 a year.
From 124 postings that list pay
321 open jobs now
Project Manager
$125,000 typical, a year
Most Project Managers earn $97,500 to $156,000 a year.
From 5,683 postings that list pay
12,828 open jobs now
Project Managers typically earn about $13,200 more a year than Compensation Analysts.
What each one does
Compensation Analyst
- Conduct market research and compensation analysis to ensure pay structures are competitive and aligned with industry standards.
- Analyze internal compensation data to identify trends and areas for improvement ensuring equity and consistency across the organization.
- Prepare and reconcile data sets that feed compensation models, accruals, and forecasts.
- Support the annual compensation cycle including bonus pool analysis, compensation statement generation and distribution.
- Partner with HR, Recruiting, Finance, and business leaders on compensation decisions.
- Audit and maintain compensation data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Project Manager
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project goals and objectives.
- Track project progress against schedules and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
- Manage project risks and identify potential issues before they become problems.
- Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
- Communicate with clients and team members to maintain strong relationships.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans and documentation.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Compensation Analyst
Asked for in both
- Microsoft Excel 6 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2 in 10 postings
More common in Compensation Analyst postings
- Compensation Analysis 5 in 10 postings
- Compensation 4 in 10 postings
- Market Pricing 3 in 10 postings
- Workday 3 in 10 postings
- HRIS 3 in 10 postings
- Compensation Benchmarking 2 in 10 postings
- Data Analysis 2 in 10 postings
Project Manager
Asked for in both
- Microsoft Excel 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft PowerPoint 1 in 10 postings
More common in Project Manager postings
- Project Management 6 in 10 postings
- PMP 3 in 10 postings
- Project Planning 2 in 10 postings
- Program Management 2 in 10 postings
- Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's Degree 1 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Compensation Analyst
Senior Compensation Analyst
HealthPoint$88,570 - $142,600/yrstated Renton, WAMicrosoft ExcelProject ManagementHRISMicrosoft OfficeData Analysis +7Officer, Compensation Analyst
Banc of CaliforniaPay not stated Santa Ana, CA OnsiteMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelERISAPayrollHRIS +1Officer, Compensation Analyst
Banc of CaliforniaPay not stated Santa Ana, CA OnsiteMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelERISAPayrollHRIS +1
Project Manager
Technical Project Manager
Unnamed employerPay not stated ATLANTA, GA, USARisk ManagementForecastingProject PlanningProject ManagementDelivery Management +6Project Executive
NewgroundPay not stated %LABEL_MULTIPLE_LOCATIONS% HybridRevitAutoCADProcoreMicrosoft OfficeProject Controls +6Project Manager
BaringsPay not stated Charlotte, NC, United StatesMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelSharePointProject ManagementPMP +11
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