Human Resources Specialist Salary
The short answer
The median pay for human resources specialists in the U.S. was $75,940 a year ($36.51 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $47,180 and $128,720.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $47,180
- Middle (median)
- $75,940
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $128,720
- Median per hour
- $36.51
Government category: Human Resources Specialists. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make?
The median pay for human resources specialists in the U.S. was $75,940 a year ($36.51 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $47,180 and $128,720.
What do current human resources jobs on Gray Hair Jobs pay?
Of 10 current listings that post a yearly pay range, the typical (median) midpoint is $62,698. Pay depends on location, experience and hours.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $36.51. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.