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Human resources generalist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$68,462
Average $68,462
Low $50,948
High $91,995

The average salary for a human resources generalist is $68,462 per year in the United States. 12.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Human Resources Generalist job openings in United States

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Human Resources Generalist
Pest Management Systems, Inc.
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
45 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Generalist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Engineers & Constructors Inter...
 
$208,000per year
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HHM Hotels
 
$155,000per year
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Koniag Government Services
 
$145,750per year
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Adams Gabbert
 
$145,600per year
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City of Unalaska
 
$145,033per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$145,015per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Generalists near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $76,715 per year
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $68,938 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $68,704 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $67,863 per year
  5. Nashville, TN
    $67,691 per year

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