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Human resources specialist salary in Rochester, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Human Resources Specialist make in Rochester, NY?

Average base salary

$65,689
same
as national average
Average $65,689
Low $46,187
High $93,425

The average salary for a human resources specialist is $65,689 per year in Rochester, NY. 14 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 21, 2026).

Human Resources Specialist job openings in Rochester, NY

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HR Specialist - Retirement and...
Highland Hospital3.8out of 5 stars.
Rochester, NY
$21.30 - $28.49 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Specialist in Rochester, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CompHealth
 
$345,000per year
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Amergis
 
$174,200per year
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Beyond TalentEdge
 
$97,500per year
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Rotork
 
$90,833per year
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University of Rochester
 
$83,200per year
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US Department of the Treasury
 
$80,698per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Specialists near Rochester, NY

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $83,492 per year
  2. Syracuse, NY
    $81,800 per year
  3. Buffalo, NY
    $80,452 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $79,723 per year
  5. Queens, NY
    $78,844 per year

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The average salary for a Human Resources Specialist is $65,689 per year in Rochester, NY. This figure is based on 24 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Human Resources Specialist salaries in Rochester, NY typically range between a low of $65,006 and a high of $94,933 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Human Resources Specialist in Rochester, NY include Manhattan, NY at $83,492 per year, Syracuse, NY at $81,800 per year, and Buffalo, NY at $80,452 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Human Resources Specialist in Rochester, NY include CompHealth ($345,000 per year) and Amergis ($174,200 per year).