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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

$62,706
Average $62,706
Low $37,274
High $105,490

The average salary for a human resources specialist is $62,706 per year in the United States. 9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Human Resources Specialist job openings in United States

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Human Resources Public Records...
Pierce County Washington3.7out of 5 stars.
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
1 day 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
    $107,338 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $91,321 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $89,642 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $84,283 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $77,717 per year

Where can a Human Resources Specialist earn more?

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