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Human resources generalist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$68,564
Average $68,564
Low $50,982
High $92,210

The average salary for a human resources generalist is $68,564 per year in the United States. 12.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Human Resources Generalist job openings in United States

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Human Resources Generalist - M...
NHI Mechanical Motion, LLC
Bethel, CT
$60,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
49 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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Matanuska-Susitna Borough
 
$176,100per 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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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Generalists near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $76,659 per year
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $68,938 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $68,294 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $67,934 per year
  5. Nashville, TN
    $66,702 per year

Where can a Human Resources Generalist earn more?

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