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Human resources specialist salary in Houston, TX

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

Average base salary

$47,239
26%
below national average
Average $47,239
Low $25,154
High $88,717

The average salary for a human resources specialist is $47,239 per year in Houston, TX. 159 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 14, 2026).

Human Resources Specialist job openings in Houston, TX

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HR Specialist (Training / Oper...
Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII3.1out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 day 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
    $314,346 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $104,891 per year
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $83,158 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $80,713 per year
  5. Irving, TX
    $77,598 per year

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The average salary for a Human Resources Specialist is $47,239 per year in Houston, TX. This figure is based on 159 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 14, 2026.

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Human Resources Specialist salaries in Houston, TX typically range between a low of $25,154 and a high of $88,717 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 $314,346 per year, Austin, TX at $104,891 per year, and Fort Worth, TX at $83,158 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).