How much does an HR Generalist make in Detroit, MI? The average HR Generalist salary in Detroit, MI is $79,355 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $71,999 and $87,836. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Mohr Talent - MIAMI , FL
Position Summary. The HR Generalist will play a vital role in managing HR operations and supporting leadership with executive administrative tasks. This role is
- 69 days ago
The Tatitlek Corporation - ARLINGTON , VA
Overview The HR Generalist 3 designs, plans and implements human resources programs and policies including staffing, compensation, benefits, employee relations
- 67 days ago
Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and new responsibilities. Are you interested in helping
- 67 days ago
Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and new responsibilities. Are you interested in helping
- 67 days ago
Description HR Generalist are responsible for communicating policies supportive of Human Resource's goals and objectives encouraging open and honest communicati
- 67 days ago
Avid Technology Professionals - ELLICOTT CITY , MD
Creating a recruitment plan and calendar according to operation and sales projections * Generating official internal documents such as offer letters, appointmen
- 67 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of HR Generalist in Detroit, MI. The base salary for HR Generalist ranges from $71,999 to $87,836 with the average base salary of $79,355. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,721 to $91,378 with the average total cash compensation of $81,814.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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