Senior Level Benefits Administrator in San Diego, CA
Average salary $80,045 · from 1 active job market data points · Updated Apr 19, 2026
$100k–$140k
Purchasing Power
81
19% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+9%
9% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+133%
133% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
1.0/10
1.0/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Benefits Administrator in San Diego
Competing with larger companies for talent is challenging due to higher salaries and structured benefits.
I can't find jobs I would fit into with the benefits I get now.
Career intelligence for Senior Level Benefits Administrator in San Diego, CA. Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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