Human Rights Specialist Salary in the United States

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Human Rights Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Human Rights Specialist make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Human Rights Specialist in the United States is around $51,696, with an hourly rate of $25. The average salary ranges from $37,730 (10th percentile) to $58,939 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $44,386 (25th percentile) and $55,487 (75th percentile). A Human Rights Specialist's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Human Rights Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $55,487 $4,624 $1,067 $27
Average $51,696 $4,308 $994 $25
25th Percentile $44,386 $3,699 $854 $21
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How much does a Human Rights Specialist make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$44,386
Average $51,696/year
$55,487
$3,699
Average $4,308/month
$4,624
$854
Average $994/week
$1,067
$21
Average $25/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $55,487 $4,624 $1,067 $27
Average $51,696 $4,308 $994 $25
25th Percentile $44,386 $3,699 $854 $21

How does experience level affect a Human Rights Specialist's Salary?

An entry-level Human Rights Specialist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $49,361. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $49,868. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $53,543. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $55,626, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $55,765.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Human Rights Specialist $49,361
Intermediate Level Human Rights Specialist $49,868
Senior Level Human Rights Specialist $53,543
Specialist Level Human Rights Specialist $55,626
Expert Level Human Rights Specialist $55,765
$49,361 0 yr
$49,868 < 2 yrs
$53,543 2-4 yrs
$55,626 5-8 yrs
$55,765 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Human Rights Specialist vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Human Rights Specialist is $57,020.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $56,260.
  • In New Jersey, a Human Rights Specialist earns $56,033 per year.

How much does salary of Human Rights Specialist vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Human Rights Specialist is $64,563.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $59,910.
  • In Boston, MA, a Human Rights Specialist earns $57,656 per year.

What are the salaries of a Human Rights Specialist with different levels of education?

Salaries for Human Rights Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Human Rights Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $56,289 - $58,971. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Human Rights Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Human Rights Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.8%
High School 21.5%
Associates 10.3%
Bachelors 49.5%
Masters 15.0%
Doctorate 0.9%
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What is the salary trend of Human Rights Specialist?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Human Rights Specialist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $64,381 in 2023 to approximately $64,695 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Human Rights Specialist salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Human Rights Specialist Over Time

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2023
$64,381
2024
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Human Rights Specialist bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 63.4%
Bonuses 6.9%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 3.5%
Disability 1.1%
Healthcare 7.6%
Pension 3.0%
Time Off 9.0%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $51,696 63.4%
Bonus $5,636 6.9%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $4,430 5.4%
401K/403B $2,837 3.5%
Disability $926 1.1%
Healthcare $6,220 7.6%
Pension $2,432 3.0%
Time Off $7,349 9.0%
Total Compensation $81,527 100%
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