Benefits Specialist
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New York, NY · $90k–$103k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $96,500 a year. Across 68 open benefits specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $61,500 to $85,000 and the median is $70,000. That is 38% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is little observed so far. Measured exposure for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists: 6% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
Benefits Specialist manages health and welfare benefits, with particular responsibility for a self-insured medical plan, claims analysis, and vendor performance. Reporting to the HR Operations Director, the role connects day-to-day administration with plan strategy across...