Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Washington

Senior Compensation Manager jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, aerospace, healthcare, and financial services, with openings at every level from compensation analyst through senior director. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor the largest share of hiring, where employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain sizable total rewards teams with ongoing needs for senior compensation expertise. The most in-demand specialties in Washington right now are executive compensation, equity and long-term incentive plan design, and sales compensation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerAmazon
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring3
Work type57% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree in business

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Providence
Senior Compensation Consultant - Remote
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Senior Compensation Consultant - Remote
Providence
Renton, Washington
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$45 - $79.45/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Providence
Senior Compensation Consultant - Remote
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Senior Compensation Consultant - Remote
Providence
Washington State
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$45 - $79.45/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Senior Compensation Consultant
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Amazon.com
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Senior Compensation Consultant
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Human Resources
Consulting & Professional Services
Compensation & Benefits
$149k - $201k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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The Pokémon Company International
Sr. Compensation Strategy Manager
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The Pokémon Company International
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Sr. Compensation Strategy Manager
The Pokémon Company International
Bellevue, Washington
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
$116k - $154k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Databricks
Sr. Compensation Manager GTM
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Sr. Compensation Manager GTM
Databricks
Seattle, Washington
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$218k - $300k/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Senior Compensation Manager Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
6 jobs
Bellevue
2 jobs
Renton
1 job

Senior Compensation Manager Job Market in Washington

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

Who's Hiring

Amazon
Amazon3 open roles
Providence
Providence2 open roles
Gallagher
Gallagher1 open role

What Washington Employers Look For

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

  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation preferred or required by most Washington employers
  • Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including program design and job architecture
  • Deep expertise in equity compensation, long-term incentive plans, or executive pay programs
  • Proficiency with compensation management platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or MarketPay
  • Experience partnering with HR business partners, finance, and senior leadership on compensation strategy
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field required

Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior compensation manager in Washington?

Most senior compensation managers in Washington follow a path that begins with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or finance, followed by several years in analyst or manager-level compensation roles. Washington does not require a state-issued license for this role. The most recognized credential in Washington hiring is the Certified Compensation Professional designation offered through WorldatWork, which consistently appears in listings from major employers across the Seattle metro and beyond.

How much do senior compensation managers make in Washington?

Senior compensation managers in Washington earn a median of about $199,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $116,830 for the lowest 10% to over $301,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior compensation managers in Washington?

Employers hiring senior compensation managers in Washington right now include Amazon, Providence, and Gallagher, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of large technology and aerospace headquarters means many of these roles involve complex equity programs and global compensation structures.

Which Washington cities have the most senior compensation manager jobs?

Seattle, Bellevue, and Washington State have the most senior compensation manager openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive the bulk of demand through their dense cluster of technology and financial services headquarters, while Redmond reflects the scale of Microsoft's total rewards function and the broader ecosystem of mid-size tech firms that have grown up around it.

Are there remote senior compensation manager jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most fields. Compensation management is desk-based and highly analytical, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 71% of senior compensation manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly technology-sector employers in this state have adopted flexible work policies. Program design, benchmarking, and modeling work transfers most easily to fully remote formats.

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

The most realistic entry path is a compensation analyst role, which Washington's large technology and healthcare employers hire for regularly. Companies like Amazon, Providence Health, and mid-size Bellevue tech firms often bring in HR generalists or finance analysts who then move into compensation. Pursuing the WorldatWork CCP coursework early signals seriousness to hiring managers. Building hands-on experience with job architecture or salary survey participation in any HR adjacent role strengthens a transition into a dedicated compensation track.

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

You can find and apply to senior compensation manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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