Compensation Specialist Jobs in Texas

Compensation Specialist jobs in Texas are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in corporate headquarters, financial services, healthcare systems, and the energy sector, covering roles from entry-level compensation analysts through senior total rewards directors. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring volume, anchored by employers such as ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, and USAA, which maintain large HR functions requiring dedicated compensation expertise. The most in-demand specialties in Texas include executive compensation, job architecture and leveling, and incentive plan design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13+
Top employerAAON
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring12
Work type85% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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AAON
Workers' Compensation Specialist II
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AAON
Added 4d ago
Workers' Compensation Specialist II
AAON
Longview, Texas
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Compensation & Benefits
On-Site
Associate's

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Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
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Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc
Added 1mo ago
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc
Fort Worth, Texas
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Kestra Financial
Compensation Support Specialist
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Kestra Financial
Added 2mo ago
Compensation Support Specialist
Kestra Financial
Austin, Texas
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Compensation & Benefits
Customer Service
On-Site
High School
201-500

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Raba Kistner Inc.
Benefits Specialist & Payroll Assistant
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Raba Kistner Inc.
New 3h ago
Benefits Specialist & Payroll Assistant
Raba Kistner Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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ADP
Benefits Solutions Specialist
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ADP
Added 1w ago
Benefits Solutions Specialist
ADP
El Paso, Texas
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Compensation & Benefits
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Compensation Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
2 jobs
Coppell
1 jobs
El Paso
1 jobs
Fort Worth
1 jobs
Houston
1 jobs
Irving
1 jobs
Longview
1 jobs
Mansfield
1 jobs
Odessa
1 jobs

Compensation Specialist Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • AAON
    AAON1
  • ADP
    ADP1
  • Aurora Energy Research Limited
    Aurora Energy Research Limited1
  • Creative Solutions in Healthcare
    Creative Solutions in Healthcare1
  • Darling Ingredients
    Darling Ingredients1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Manufacturing2
  • Technology & Software2
  • Aerospace & Defense1
  • Banking & Financial Services1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compensation specialist jobs across Texas.

  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) credential strongly preferred by Texas employers
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or finance required
  • Proficiency in compensation benchmarking tools such as Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or Radford
  • Experience administering base pay, incentive, and total rewards programs across large employee populations
  • Advanced Excel and HRIS skills, commonly Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Familiarity with FLSA classification, pay equity analysis, and Texas state labor regulations

Compensation Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a compensation specialist in Texas?

Most compensation specialist roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, followed by experience in HR or payroll analysis. Texas does not issue a state license for compensation specialists, but employers strongly favor the Certified Compensation Professional credential offered by WorldatWork. Starting in HR coordinator, payroll analyst, or HR generalist roles at Texas companies is the most common path into a dedicated compensation function.

How much do compensation specialists make in Texas?

Compensation specialists in Texas earn a median of about $74,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,570 for the lowest 10% to over $121,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire compensation specialists in Texas?

Employers hiring compensation specialists in Texas right now include AAON, ADP, and Aurora Energy Research Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, large health systems, and corporate headquarters means sustained demand for compensation professionals year-round.

Which Texas cities have the most compensation specialist jobs?

Austin, Coppell, and El Paso have the most compensation specialist openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical sector drives volume there, while Dallas-Fort Worth's dense corporate headquarters landscape sustains broad demand, and Austin's growing technology industry has added significant total rewards hiring over recent years.

Are there remote compensation specialist jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. Compensation work is largely analytical and systems-based, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 15% of compensation specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed HR functions. Job architecture, benchmarking, and incentive plan modeling are the sub-areas most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a compensation specialist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an HR coordinator or payroll analyst role at a large Texas employer, then moving laterally into a compensation analyst opening once you have exposure to HRIS systems and job evaluations. Texas health systems such as Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Texas System regularly hire HR generalists and analysts without prior compensation-specific experience. Earning the WorldatWork Compensation Management specialty certification early signals commitment and gives candidates an edge in competitive applicant pools.

Where can I find and apply to compensation specialist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to compensation specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly without creating an account or going through a third-party process.

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