Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Texas
Senior Compensation Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in corporate headquarters, financial services, energy, healthcare systems, and technology firms at every level from compensation analyst through executive. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin lead the market, anchored by large employers such as American Airlines, ExxonMobil, and Dell Technologies. The most sought-after specialties in Texas include executive compensation, equity plan administration, and broad-based compensation program design for large, complex organizations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About The Role
Rippling is looking for a highly skilled Senior Sales Compensation Manager to support our rapidly growing sales organization. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with sales leadership and other key cross-functional partners to stand up reporting and operating cadences, define sales policies, and develop and execute sales incentive programs. You’ll also work to develop recommendations to sales compensation strategy and policies, uncover insights to drive revenue, and maintain day-to-day operations of our existing sales incentive programs. You’ll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leadership across Sales, Finance, Legal, and Product, create and maintain policies, and act as a product owner over our sales compensation tools. The ideal candidate will have worked in fast-paced environments before, ideally at a multi-product SaaS company and will have made a measurable impact to the sales organization. This role will be based in office and will require being in office up to 3x/week depending on location.
What You Will Do
- Perform complex analytics, data modeling, and calculations related to sales commissions and sales incentives, accruals, projections, and effectiveness
- Lead activities related to sales compensation governance, performance, and sales incentive progress toward strategic objectives
- Manage day-to-day ad-hoc data analysis, operational cadences, tool maintenance, and exception reporting
- Develop written processes, policies, and operational playbooks to manage all sales compensation-related activities
- Create and maintain standards, processes, reports, dashboards, and sales compensation and analytical tooling
- Develop compensation models to drive sales compensation insights that drive sales decision making and strategic initiatives
- Perform analysis to support sales incentive program development, structure design, and pay out modeling
- Lead change management and enablement processes, assessing any strategic or operational changes to sales incentives and ensuring alignment between the organization and leadership
What You Will Need
- 5+ years of work experience in Sales Compensation, Sales Strategy, Sales Analytics, Sales Finance, Accounting, or another related field
- Ability to write and maintain complex SQL in a changing environment
- Excellent Salesforce, BI, Excel/Google Sheets skills
- A deep understanding of sales compensation at a growth-stage company and connections between GTM, Finance, and Legal
- A demonstrated track record of creating and implementing sales incentive programs that drove revenue growth
- Experience working with senior leaders from Sales, Finance, and Legal
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving startup or hyper growth environment
- Salesforce administration or developer experience and DBT experience is a plus
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com.
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is:
108,000 - 226,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)
97,200 - 203,400 USD per year (US Tier 2)
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Senior Compensation Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Omni Hotels2

- Brunswick Group1

- Celanese1

- Charles Schwab1

- LOTTE Global Logistics1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software2
- Chemicals & Materials1
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior compensation manager jobs across Texas.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential from WorldatWork strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including program design
- Demonstrated experience administering equity and executive compensation programs
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel modeling and compensation benchmarking experience
Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior compensation manager in Texas?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance followed by several years in compensation analyst or HR generalist roles. Texas does not require a state-issued license to practice compensation management, but the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential from WorldatWork is widely expected by major Texas employers and meaningfully strengthens candidacy. Large Texas corporate employers in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston typically promote from within their compensation teams or hire from peer industries.
How much do senior compensation managers make in Texas?
Senior compensation managers in Texas earn a median of about $136,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,550 for the lowest 10% to over $216,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior compensation managers in Texas?
Employers hiring senior compensation managers in Texas right now include Omni Hotels, Brunswick Group, and Celanese, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major energy companies, and large health systems creates consistent demand for experienced compensation professionals across industries.
Which Texas cities have the most senior compensation manager jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Irving have the most senior compensation manager openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth leads because it hosts the highest concentration of corporate headquarters in the state, including financial services, retail, and logistics firms, while Houston's energy sector and medical center drive significant hiring and Austin's technology industry adds a growing share of openings.
Are there remote senior compensation manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. Compensation management is largely analytical and systems-based, making it well-suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 11% of senior compensation manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the work. Roles focused on executive compensation strategy and compensation systems administration tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How can I get hired as a senior compensation manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a compensation analyst or HR generalist role at a large Texas employer. Major corporate headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, including large retailers, energy companies, and healthcare systems, regularly bring on analysts through HR rotational programs or direct hire pipelines. Earning the WorldatWork Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation early signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge. Moving laterally from payroll, financial analysis, or HR business partner roles is also a recognized path into compensation in Texas.
Where can I find and apply to senior compensation manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to senior compensation manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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