HR Specialist Salary
Updated on: Jan 21, 2026
How much does a HR Specialist make?
The average HR Specialist in the US makes $63,313. The average bonus for a HR Specialist is $21 which represents 0.03% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. HR Specialists make the most in San Jose, CA at $125,004 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $90,000
Type African American Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $80,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Fresno
Yearly Salary reported $110,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Denver
Yearly Salary reported $60,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $63,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Dallas
Yearly Salary reported $67,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Sacramento
Yearly Salary reported $76,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $70,000
Type Caucasian Non Binary
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Denver
Yearly Salary reported $63,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City San Francisco
Yearly Salary reported $70,000
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