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Human resources specialist salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Human Resources Specialist make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$46,935
26%
below national average
Average $46,935
Low $24,690
High $89,219

The average salary for a human resources specialist is $46,935 per year in Houston, TX. 155 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 1, 2026).

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Human Resources
Tostada Regia3out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
6 months ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Specialist in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
YOUTHCARE
 
$187,200per year
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LyondellBasell
 
$176,667per year
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Cook Systems
 
$145,600per year
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Chevron
 
$142,800per year
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Icon Information Consultants
 
$138,320per year
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Phillips 66
 
$133,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Specialists near Houston, TX

  1. West, TX
    $314,710 per year
  2. Plano, TX
    $104,750 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $104,115 per year
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $84,258 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $81,581 per year

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The average salary for a Human Resources Specialist is $46,935 per year in Houston, TX. This figure is based on 155 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 1, 2026.

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Human Resources Specialist salaries in Houston, TX typically range between a low of $24,690 and a high of $89,219 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Human Resources Specialist in Houston, TX include West, TX at $314,710 per year, Plano, TX at $104,750 per year, and Austin, TX at $104,115 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Human Resources Specialist in Houston, TX include YOUTHCARE ($187,200 per year) and LyondellBasell ($176,667 per year).