Human resources assistant salary in United States

The average salary for a Human Resources Assistant is $21.73 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 7.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Human Resources Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $16.22 and a high of $29.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Human Resources Assistant include Santa Rosa, CA at $23.76 per hour, Saint Paul, MN at $23.18 per hour, and Vista, CA at $22.89 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Human Resources Assistant include EYM Group, Inc. ($447,000 per year) and North Texas Municipal Water District ($179,050 per year).