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Human resources assistant salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Human Resources Assistant make in California?

Average base salary

$24.14
11%
above national average
Average $24.14
Low $18.74
High $31.08

The average salary for a human resources assistant is $24.14 per hour in California. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Human Resources Assistant job openings in California

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Human Resources Assistant
San Marcos, CA
$25 - $35 an hour
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Assistant in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
California State Polytechnic U...
 
$123,100per year
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PORT OF OAKLAND
 
$117,114per year
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Surefox North America
 
$117,029per year
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EDF
 
$110,700per year
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MICROSEISMIC
 
$110,271per year
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Kaygen
 
$102,960per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Assistants near California

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $25.66 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $24.88 per hour
  3. Chatsworth, CA
    $24.63 per hour
  4. San Jose, CA
    $23.84 per hour
  5. Irvine, CA
    $23.82 per hour

Where can a Human Resources Assistant earn more?

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