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Human resources generalist salary in Columbus, OH (Updated 2026)

How much does a Human Resources Generalist make in Columbus, OH?

Average base salary

$68,285
same
as national average
Average $68,285
Low $52,812
High $88,291

The average salary for a human resources generalist is $68,285 per year in Columbus, OH. 94 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 30, 2026).

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Human Resources Generalist
MV Transportation3.1out of 5 stars.
Columbus, OH
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Generalist in Columbus, OH

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BakerHostetler
 
$92,500per year
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McKesson
 
$92,500per year
Crown Staffing
 
$85,000per year
Simpson Strong-Tie
 
$84,079per year
Russell Tobin & Associates
 
$79,040per year
The Ohio State University
 
$78,850per year

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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Generalists near Columbus, OH

  1. Mentor, OH
    $79,106 per year
  2. Columbus, OH
    $68,285 per year
  3. Cleveland, OH
    $66,806 per year
  4. Dayton, OH
    $65,633 per year
  5. Cincinnati, OH
    $63,878 per year

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The average salary for a Human Resources Generalist is $68,285 per year in Columbus, OH. This figure is based on 94 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 30, 2026.

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Human Resources Generalist salaries in Columbus, OH typically range between a low of $52,812 and a high of $88,291 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Human Resources Generalist in Columbus, OH include Mentor, OH at $79,106 per year, Cleveland, OH at $66,806 per year, and Dayton, OH at $65,633 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Human Resources Generalist in Columbus, OH include BakerHostetler ($92,500 per year) and McKesson ($92,500 per year).

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