Average Benefits Administrator Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Benefits Administrator salary for 2024 in India and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚น.

How Much Does a Benefits Administrator Make in India?

A Benefits Administrator working in India will typically earn around 245,300 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 130,400 INR to the highest average salary of 369,900 INR.

Average Annual Salary
245,300 INR
Average Monthly Salary
20,441 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
130,400 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
10,866 INR

Highest Annual Salary
369,900 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
30,825 INR

These are average salaries for a Benefits Administrator in India and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Benefits Administrator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Benefits Administrator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Benefits Administrator Salaries in India

So we've looked at the average salaries a Benefits Administrator will earn in India. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Benefits Administrator can earn between 130,400 INR and 369,900 INR on average in India. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Benefits Administrator in India is 225,300 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 225,300 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 225,300 INR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Benefits Administrator salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 159,500 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 159,500 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 275,200 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 275,200 INR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Benefits Administrator Salary by Experience Level in India

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average benefits administrator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Benefits Administrator in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 152,300 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Benefits Administrator salary would increase to 194,600 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Benefits Administrator, the average salary would be 254,800 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 301,300 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Benefits Administrator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 332,100 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Benefits Administrator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 354,000 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
152,300 INR
2-5 Years +26%
194,600 INR
5-10 Years +32%
254,800 INR
10-15 Years +18%
301,300 INR
15-20 Years +11%
332,100 INR
20+ Years +6%
354,000 INR

Benefits Administrator Salary by Education Level in India

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Benefits Administrator in India based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Benefits Administrator in India with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 197,600 INR.

  • Master's Degree. A Benefits Administrator in India with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 301,700 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
197,600 INR
Master's Degree +53%
301,700 INR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Benefits Administrator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In India, a male benefits administrator will earn an average of 254,700 INR, while a female benefits administrator will earn around 232,400 INR.

This means that a male benefits administrator earns approximately 10% more than a female benefits administrator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
254,700 INR
Female -10%
232,400 INR

Benefits Administrator Average Pay Raise in India

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Benefits Administrator in India is around 11% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Benefits Administrator in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in India.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Benefits Administrator Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Benefits Administrator is a moderate bonus based job, with 50% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

50% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
50%
No Bonus
50%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in India earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Benefits Administrator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Benefits Administrator in India.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 294,300 INR
Benefits Manager Human Resources 496,100 INR
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 294,300 INR
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 628,000 INR
Chief People Officer Human Resources 628,000 INR
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 294,300 INR
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 496,100 INR
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 204,000 INR
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 294,300 INR
Compensation Manager Human Resources 496,100 INR
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 628,000 INR
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 420,800 INR
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 301,600 INR
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 588,500 INR
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 352,000 INR
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 472,000 INR
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 185,100 INR
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 428,400 INR
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 407,300 INR
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 406,300 INR
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 378,800 INR
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 305,600 INR
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 406,300 INR
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 428,400 INR
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 433,800 INR
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 309,800 INR
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 406,300 INR
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 428,400 INR
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 407,300 INR
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 309,800 INR
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 194,600 INR
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 288,700 INR
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 194,600 INR
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 239,000 INR
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 275,800 INR
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 384,500 INR
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 301,600 INR
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 615,000 INR
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 420,800 INR
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 417,100 INR
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 283,700 INR
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 519,300 INR
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 568,500 INR
Headhunter Human Resources 420,800 INR
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 245,300 INR
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 216,800 INR
HRIS Manager Human Resources 361,500 INR
HRIS Officer Human Resources 183,600 INR
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 207,700 INR
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 239,000 INR
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 176,800 INR
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 245,300 INR
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 258,400 INR
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 407,300 INR
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 345,700 INR
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 225,300 INR
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 159,400 INR
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 454,900 INR
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 161,300 INR
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 472,000 INR
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 176,800 INR
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 352,000 INR
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 454,900 INR
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 539,700 INR
Human Resources Director Human Resources 628,000 INR
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 417,200 INR
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 309,800 INR
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 568,500 INR
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 227,600 INR
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 420,800 INR
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 233,600 INR
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 386,400 INR
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 498,000 INR
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 309,800 INR
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 221,500 INR
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 417,100 INR
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 588,500 INR
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 520,900 INR
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 397,900 INR
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 478,100 INR
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 478,100 INR
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 221,500 INR
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 514,300 INR
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 222,300 INR
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 466,300 INR
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 514,300 INR
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 263,100 INR
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 207,700 INR
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 239,000 INR
People Development Officer Human Resources 301,600 INR
Personnel Officer Human Resources 172,200 INR
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 420,800 INR
Records Clerk Human Resources 152,300 INR
Records Manager Human Resources 249,600 INR
Recruiter Human Resources 420,800 INR
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 216,800 INR
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 558,300 INR
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 407,300 INR
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 227,600 INR
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 341,400 INR
Research Associate Human Resources 194,600 INR
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 428,400 INR
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 558,300 INR
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 330,900 INR
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 263,100 INR
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 263,100 INR
Training Administrator Human Resources 233,600 INR
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 514,300 INR
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 428,400 INR
Training Executive Human Resources 467,100 INR
Training Manager Human Resources 514,300 INR
Training Officer Human Resources 204,000 INR
Training Specialist Human Resources 317,700 INR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in India, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
agra 218,900 INR
Ahmadabad 283,400 INR
Bangalore 282,300 INR
Bhopal 251,500 INR
Chennai 265,000 INR
Coimbatore 243,000 INR
Delhi 292,000 INR
Ghaziabad 238,900 INR
Hyderabad 273,300 INR
Indore 243,000 INR
Jaipur 247,800 INR
Kanpur 258,400 INR
Kolkata 275,500 INR
Lucknow 267,100 INR
Ludhiana 232,900 INR
Madurai 233,900 INR
Mumbai 273,000 INR
Nagpur 263,200 INR
Patna 240,500 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 239,000 INR
Pune 263,900 INR
Surat 254,800 INR
Vadodara 228,000 INR
Visakhapatnam 254,700 INR

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in India.

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 215,100 INR
Andhra Pradesh 288,100 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 225,300 INR
Assam 267,100 INR
Bihar 309,800 INR
Chandigarh 215,100 INR
Chhatisgarh 263,200 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 225,700 INR
Daman & Diu 204,000 INR
Delhi 252,300 INR
Goa 239,000 INR
Gujarat 271,300 INR
Haryana 254,800 INR
Himachal Pradesh 252,300 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 240,500 INR
Jharkhand 272,800 INR
Karnataka 288,700 INR
Kerala 259,100 INR
Lakshadweep 208,600 INR
Madhya Pradesh 297,000 INR
Maharashtra 282,500 INR
Manipur 239,000 INR
Meghalaya 245,300 INR
Mizoram 216,800 INR
Nagaland 233,600 INR
Orissa 283,400 INR
Pondicherry 217,900 INR
Punjab 263,100 INR
Rajasthan 294,700 INR
Sikkim 209,500 INR
Tamil Nadu 282,300 INR
Tripura 251,500 INR
Uttar Pradesh 299,500 INR
Uttaranchal 238,900 INR
West Bengal 301,800 INR

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