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Human resources generalist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$68,528
Average $68,528
Low $50,979
High $92,119

The average salary for a human resources generalist is $68,528 per year in the United States. 12.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Human Resources Generalist job openings in United States

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Human Resources Generalist
Lincoln University4out of 5 stars.
Jefferson City, MO
$52,000 - $57,000 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
    $76,679 per year
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $68,938 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $68,228 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $67,726 per year
  5. Nashville, TN
    $66,702 per year

Where can a Human Resources Generalist earn more?

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