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HR Programs Analyst II Salary in the United States

How much does a HR Programs Analyst II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a HR Programs Analyst II in the United States is $73,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a HR Programs Analyst II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,580
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,020 to $80,770
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,580
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HR Programs Analyst II Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $80,770 $6,731 $1,553 $39
Average $73,290 $6,108 $1,409 $35
25th Percentile $64,020 $5,335 $1,231 $31
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Key Factors That Influence HR Programs Analyst II Salaries

A HR Programs Analyst II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects HR Programs Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a HR Programs Analyst II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • HR Data Analyst I (0-2 years): $60,497
  • HR Programs Analyst II (2-4 years): $73,282
  • HR Data Analyst III (4-7 years): $87,639
  • HR Data Analyst IV (7+ years): $118,044
  • HR Data Analyst V (7-10 years): $138,591
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
HR Data Analyst I0-2 years$60,497
HR Programs Analyst II2-4 years$73,282
HR Data Analyst III4-7 years$87,639
HR Data Analyst IV7+ years$118,044
HR Data Analyst V7-10 years$138,591
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Top Paying Cities for HR Programs Analyst IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $92,440
  • San Francisco: $91,420
  • Oakland: $89,500

What Skills Can Increase a HR Programs Analyst II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 10.58% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • HRIS (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.
  • Data Analytics (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 10.58%
HRIS 1.98%
Data Analytics 1.27%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a HR Programs Analyst II's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$76,222
4%
Collaboration
$76,222
4%
Project Management
$76,222
4%
Presentation
$74,756
2%
Data Analytics
$74,756
2%
Commitment
$74,756
2%
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HR Programs Analyst II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

HR Programs Analyst II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $82,044. While startup companies pay approximate $69,407.

HR Programs Analyst II Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$69,407
Growth Stage51~500$73,406
Established501~5000$79,228
Enterprise5000+$82,044

HR Programs Analyst II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HR Programs Analyst II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 37% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, HR Programs Analyst positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HR Programs Analyst II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a HR Programs Analyst II

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$87,948$42.020%
Financial Services$84,284$41.015%
Internet$82,085$39.012%
Energy & Utilities$80,619$39.010%
Insurance$79,153$38.08%

HR Programs Analyst II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a HR Programs Analyst II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

HR Programs Analyst II Salary Growth & Career Path

For a HR Programs Analyst II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the HR Data Analyst III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $87,700 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

Salary Trends for HR Programs Analyst II

Salaries for a HR Programs Analyst II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,442 in 2023 to around $69,136 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of HR Programs Analyst II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of HR Programs Analyst II Over Time

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2023
$69,442
2024
$69,652
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FAQ about HR Programs Analyst II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for HR Programs Analyst II?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for HR Programs Analyst II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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