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HR consultant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a HR Consultant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$97,094
Average $97,094
Low $59,387
High $158,743

The average salary for a hr consultant is $97,094 per year in the United States. 185 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

HR Consultant job openings in United States

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Contract HR Consultant
Fragrance.com3.8out of 5 stars.
Deer Park, NY
$75 an hour
Part-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for HR Consultant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Aditya Birla Group
 
$215,000per year
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Creating Brighter Futures
 
$200,000per year
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Canon Recruiting Group
 
$176,800per year
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Dell Technologies
 
$171,675per year
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eTeam Inc
 
$171,600per year
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PSEG
 
$168,500per year
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Highest paying cities for HR Consultants near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $112,017 per year
  2. Hyattsville, MD
    $92,762 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $92,216 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $82,771 per year
  5. Pasadena, CA
    $81,966 per year

Where can a HR Consultant earn more?

Compare salaries for HR Consultants in different locations
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Senior HR Consultant

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