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Human resources specialist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Human Resources Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$62,753
Average $62,753
Low $37,339
High $105,466

The average salary for a human resources specialist is $62,753 per year in the United States. 9.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Human Resources Specialist job openings in United States

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HR & Payroll Specialist - Part...
Portland, OR
$29 - $40 an hour
Part-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Legacy Personnel Inc
 
$386,880per year
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Casey Family Programs
 
$362,500per year
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American Express
 
$330,000per year
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The Medicus Firm
 
$315,000per year
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CompHealth
 
$272,556per year
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Publicis Groupe
 
$239,926per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Specialists near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $106,450 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $91,372 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $89,642 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $84,412 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $77,707 per year

Where can a Human Resources Specialist earn more?

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