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Human resources generalist salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Human Resources Generalist make in California?

Average base salary

$77,802
13%
above national average
Average $77,802
Low $60,020
High $100,853

The average salary for a human resources generalist is $77,802 per year in California. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Human Resources Generalist job openings in California

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HR Generalist (Hybrid - Los An...
Reliance, Inc.3.8out of 5 stars.
Pasadena, CA
$72,000 - $80,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Generalist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kyyba
 
$166,400per year
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The Judge Group
 
$161,200per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$145,015per year
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Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$144,609per year
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Gatik
 
$140,400per year
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San Francisco Ballet
 
$132,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Generalists near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $90,436 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $85,412 per year
  3. Sacramento, CA
    $80,383 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $78,431 per year
  5. Fremont, CA
    $78,176 per year

Where can a Human Resources Generalist earn more?

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