How much does a Human Resources make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$59,086 / yrTotal Pay
$54,649 / yrBase Pay
$4,437 / yrAdditional Pay

$59,086

 / yr
$37K$95K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Human Resources is $59,086 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $54,649 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,437 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For HR Generalist

$64,866 /yr
HR Generalist
$87,638 /yr
Senior HR Generalist
$89,742 /yr
HR Generalist IV
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Top Paying Companies

For a Human Resources in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Human Resources in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, NVIDIA and Synaptics.

1
Cisco Systems
$151,728/yr
5
NetApp
$146,676/yr
8
Yahoo
$137,514/yr
9
Google
$134,986/yr
10
Meta
$134,045/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For HR Generalist

$64,866 /yr
HR Generalist
$89,742 /yr
HR Generalist IV

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US Army
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Human ResourcesSee 291 salaries from all locations

$75,553

 / yr

$31

 / hr

$77,333

 / yr

$82,336

 / yr

$34

 / hr

$34

 / hr

$83,206

 / yr

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 / yr

$134,986

 / yr

$40

 / hr

$31

 / hr

$80,100

 / yr

$91,718

 / yr

$71,314

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 / yr

$76,173

 / yr

$33

 / hr

$93,574

 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Human Resources in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Human Resources in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $101,201, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $99,816, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $93,542, Information Technology with a median total pay of $91,977, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $90,846.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$101,201

    24% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$99,816

    23% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$93,542

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$91,977

    17% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$90,846

    16% Higher than other industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Human Resources are Genentech, AbbVie, and Pfizer.

GenentechGenentech$147,372/yr
AbbVieAbbVie$120,743/yr
PfizerPfizer$109,861/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Human Resources?

Human resources (HR) jobs are an essential part of many businesses and tend to grow at a similar rate as the overall labor market. As the labor market strengthens and businesses increase hiring, more recruiters and HR specialists are needed. Many HR jobs lend themselves well to remote work, which will become more common in the coming years. Smaller companies are expected to continue to shift many HR functions to agencies, rather than rely on in-house specialists, providing opportunities for employees to diversify their work. Data and technology will play an increasingly important role in HR, so digital and quantitative skills can help candidates stand out.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Distribution Generalist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$75,000

/yr

$60K | $15K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Human Resources

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Human Resources

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$88,000

/yr

$84K | $4K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Human Resources

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$95,000

/yr

$85K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Human Resources

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$74,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Human Resources

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Human Resources

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
HR Generalist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Human Resources pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Human Resources is $54,649 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Human Resources salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 23796 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Human Resources employees.

The highest salary for a Human Resources in United States is $86,461 per year.

The lowest salary for a Human Resources in United States is $34,542 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Human Resources or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Human Resources.