Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Senior Compensation Manager jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the Northeast, concentrated in life sciences, financial services, technology, and healthcare, with openings from compensation analysts ready to step up through principal-level total rewards architects. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Biogen, Fidelity Investments, and Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham and Women's keeping steady demand. The most sought-after specialties are executive compensation, equity plan administration, and healthcare total rewards. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerSuno
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring5
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Gallagher
Senior Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster - CT, NH, VT, RI, MA
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Senior Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster - CT, NH, VT, RI, MA
Gallagher
Quincy, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$69k - $98k/yr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Compensation Analyst
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Added 2w ago
Senior Compensation Analyst
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $155k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Moderna
Senior Director, Executive Compensation
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Added 1mo ago
Senior Director, Executive Compensation
Moderna
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Business Strategy
$197k - $353k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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suno
Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits
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Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits
suno
Boston, Massachusetts
Accounting
Business Operations
$150k - $175k/yr
11-50

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Suno
Senior Benefits & Compensation Manager
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Suno
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Senior Benefits & Compensation Manager
Suno
Boston, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
$150k - $194k/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior Compensation Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
5 jobs
Quincy
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Winthrop
1 job
Cambridge
1 job

Senior Compensation Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

Suno
Suno2 open roles
Klaviyo
Klaviyo1 open role
Moderna
Moderna1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior compensation manager jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, business, or a related field required
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential strongly preferred by Massachusetts employers
  • Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including team leadership
  • Deep expertise in job architecture, salary structure design, and market pricing methodology
  • Proficiency with compensation platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or CompAnalyst
  • Experience supporting equity and executive compensation programs in a public or regulated environment

Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior compensation manager in Massachusetts?

Most senior compensation managers in Massachusetts start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance and build several years in compensation analyst or specialist roles before stepping into management. The Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, awarded by WorldatWork, is widely recognized by Massachusetts employers as the field's professional benchmark and meaningfully strengthens a candidacy. Large life sciences and financial services firms in Greater Boston tend to promote from within structured total rewards teams, making an internal track a realistic path alongside direct applications.

How much do senior compensation managers make in Massachusetts?

Senior compensation managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $184,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $128,390 for the lowest 10% to over $285,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior compensation managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring senior compensation managers in Massachusetts right now include Suno, suno, and Klaviyo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of major biotech, financial services, and academic medical institutions means demand is fairly consistent across the calendar year rather than seasonal.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior compensation manager jobs?

Boston, Quincy, and Waltham account for the largest share of senior compensation manager openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive volume through their dense clusters of biotech headquarters, financial institutions, and major hospital systems, while Waltham and suburban Route 128 corridor employers contribute steadily given the number of technology and life sciences companies headquartered there.

Are there remote senior compensation manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most HR specialties. Senior compensation managers work primarily with data, modeling tools, and internal stakeholders, making the role well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 67% of senior compensation manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have embraced flexible structures for this function. Market pricing, job evaluation, and executive pay analysis are the tasks most consistently performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a senior compensation manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is landing a compensation analyst or HR generalist role at a large Massachusetts employer and building toward the senior manager level from within. Biogen, Fidelity Investments, and major academic medical centers affiliated with Harvard and Tufts regularly hire early-career HR professionals into structured rotational or analyst programs. Pursuing the CCP credential while in an analyst seat signals seriousness and accelerates promotion consideration. Adjacent roles in HR business partner, benefits analysis, or finance provide transferable skills that Massachusetts hiring managers readily recognize.

Where can I find and apply to senior compensation manager jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to senior compensation manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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