Compensation Analyst Jobs in Mountlake Terrace, WA

A Compensation Analyst in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a company's compensation strategy. They conduct thorough analyses of salaries in the market and within the company to ensure competitive and fair compensation. They also evaluate job positions to determine classification and salary and collaborate with managers and HR partners to understand job requirements. The analyst ensures compliance with the company's regulations and federal laws.

Important skills for a Compensation Analyst include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and knowledge of HR practices and principles. They should be proficient in data management and statistical analysis and have a solid understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems. A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is generally required, while certifications like Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) can be beneficial for career advancement. Prior roles that could lead to a Compensation Analyst position include HR Generalist, Compensation Specialist, or HR Analyst.

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Compensation Analyst II or Sr DOE

  • Seatac, WA (23 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seatac, WA (23 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 11 hours ago

Key Duties Professional 2 - intermediate level Conduct compensation analysis and market research to support competitive pay practices....

Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 8 days ago

We're looking for an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to join our growing people team to ensure we have accurate data, pay equity, and a strong comp philosophy to support our employees....

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Sr Compensation Consultant, NA Operations, NA Operations

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 10 days ago

As a Senior Compensation Consultant, you will be responsible for providing Compensation consulting services for Amazon NA Operations tech organizations. The incumbent will work directly with PXT...

Compensation Analyst

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Analyzes market pricings, job experience, and internal equity for all agency staff. Ensures recommendations fall within approved agency budget....

Senior Provider Compensation Analyst

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Conduct internal compensation analysis and assessments....

Compensation Analyst II

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

This includes job examination and evaluation, market pricing of jobs, pay structure maintenance, incentive pay, and recognition plans....

Sales Compensation Analyst, Amazon Web Services

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Sales Compensation (GSC) Operations team is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst to join our operations team....

HRIS Analyst, Workday

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

HRIS Analyst, Workday Ballard Spahr LLP - Seattle, WA Posted: 6/13/2025 - Expires: 9/11/2025 Job ID: 290460880 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

Sr. Compensation Consultant, AWS Sales & Marketing Compensation Team

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

analysis....

Sr. Payroll Analyst

  • Bellevue, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Sr. Payroll Analyst Smartsheet Inc. - Bellevue, WA Posted: 5/25/2025 - Expires: 8/23/2025 Job ID: 289471053 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Smartsheet...

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Senior Sales Compensation Consultant

  • Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Eight years of experience in a progressive business environment, including five years in compensation analysis. Three years of experience working with compensation plans for sales roles....

IT Application Analyst - Compensation Management, Amazon

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Mountlake Terrace, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Amazon Advertising Sales Incentive Compensation (SIC) team is seeking an experienced Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) tool administrator for advancing our use of Xactly Incent and its...

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in Mountlake Terrace, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
32.9%
Associate's Degree
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Compensation Analysts in Mountlake Terrace, WA
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%



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