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Human resources specialist salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$63,574
Average $63,574
Low $37,836
High $106,821

The average salary for a human resources specialist is $63,574 per year in the United States. 9.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Human Resources Specialist job openings in United States

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Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Food and Drug Administration4.2out of 5 stars.
North Bethesda, MD
$121,785 - $169,583 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Legacy Personnel Inc
 
$386,880per year
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Casey Family Programs
 
$362,500per year
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American Express
 
$330,000per year
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The Medicus Firm
 
$315,000per year
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CompHealth
 
$272,556per year
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American Dining Creations
 
$270,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Specialists near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $104,115 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $93,463 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $88,592 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $80,713 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $78,944 per year

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The average salary for a Human Resources Specialist is $63,574 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 9.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Human Resources Specialist salaries typically range between a low of $37,836 and a high of $106,821 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Human Resources Specialist include Austin, TX at $104,115 per year, Washington, DC at $93,463 per year, and San Diego, CA at $88,592 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Human Resources Specialist include Legacy Personnel Inc ($386,880 per year) and Casey Family Programs ($362,500 per year).