What are the main factors that influence an HRIS Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An HRIS Administrator's salary?

An HRIS Administrator's salary grows with experience: an HRIS Supervisor (7+ years)earns $105,399, an HRIS Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $115,623, a HRIS Administrator (7+ years)earns $143,092, an HRIS Director (7+ years)earns $154,767, a VP of HRIS (7+ years)earns $221,313,

What are the highest paying states for an HRIS Administrator?

HRIS Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HRIS Administrator roles are District of Columbia $159,553, California $158,948, Massachusetts $156,829. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HRIS Administrator roles make?

Salaries for HRIS Administrator level roles vary by specialization: VP of HRIS: $216,189; Director of HRIS: $151,200; HRIS Director: $151,184; HRIS Manager: $139,779; HRIS Supervisor: $102,959.

How do different companies affect an HRIS Administrator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for HRIS Administrator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

HRIS Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an HRIS Administrator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an HRIS Administrator in the United States is $144,105 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, an HRIS Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,433
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,501 to $157,886
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,115

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Recruit with AI

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

HRIS Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,886	$13,157	$3,036	$76
Average	$144,105	$12,009	$2,771	$69
25th Percentile	$130,501	$10,875	$2,510	$63

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out HRIS Administrator Job Openings in the United States

Travel PCU RN - Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Focus Staff - SHELBY, NC

Travel M/S RN - Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Focus Staff - SHELBY, NC

Travel M/S RN - Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Focus Staff - ALBEMARLE, NC

Travel M/S RN - Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Focus Staff - WINSTON-SALEM, NC

Search More HRIS Administrator Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence HRIS Administrator Salaries

An HRIS Administrator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects HRIS Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an HRIS Administrator'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $105,399
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,623
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,092
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,767
Expert (over 8 years): $221,313

Levels	Salary
HRIS Supe... Level HRIS Administrator	$105,399
HRIS Supe... Level HRIS Administrator	$115,623
HRIS Admi... Level HRIS Administrator	$143,092
HRIS Dire... Level HRIS Administrator	$154,767
VP of HRI... Level HRIS Administrator	$221,313

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do HRIS Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HRIS Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $159,553.
California: $158,948.
Massachusetts: $156,829.

District of Columbia $159,553 California $158,948 Massachusetts $156,829 Washington $156,253 New Jersey $156,195 Alaska $155,994 Connecticut $154,005 New York $153,198

Hawaii $150,619 Rhode Island $149,408 Maryland $148,587 Minnesota $147,463 Colorado $147,030 Illinois $146,886 Oregon $146,339 Delaware $145,935

New Hampshire $145,682 Virginia $145,114 Pennsylvania $143,457 Nevada $142,621 North Dakota $142,347 Michigan $141,915 Wisconsin $141,756 Vermont $141,439

Texas $140,560 Maine $140,502 Arizona $140,416 Ohio $140,315 Georgia $138,989 Indiana $138,326 Wyoming $138,197 Utah $137,995

Iowa $137,908 Kansas $137,217 Louisiana $137,015 North Carolina $136,943 Missouri $136,914 Florida $136,352 Montana $136,050 Nebraska $135,761

Kentucky $135,603 South Carolina $135,026 Tennessee $134,666 Idaho $134,522 New Mexico $133,470 Oklahoma $133,239 Alabama $132,389 South Dakota $130,963

Arkansas $130,184 West Virginia $129,767 Mississippi $128,513

Top Paying Cities for HRIS Administrators

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: $181,760
San Francisco: $179,973
Oakland: $175,981

San Jose, CA $181,760

San Francisco, CA $179,973

Oakland, CA $175,981

New York, NY $167,003

Queens Village, NY $165,922

Paramus, NJ $164,770

Passaic, NJ $164,626

Bergenfield, NJ $164,481

Stamford, CT $164,265

Huntington, NY $164,121

Newark, NJ $163,185

Bridgeport, CT $162,896

New Brunswick, NJ $162,421

Vallejo, CA $162,118

Middlesex, NJ $162,032

Somerset, NJ $161,902

Petaluma, CA $161,571

Santa Cruz, CA $161,009

Boston, MA $160,720

Monterey, CA $160,000

Fairbanks, AK $159,899

Los Angeles, CA $159,625

Washington, DC $159,553

Seattle, WA $159,294

Santa Rosa, CA $159,265

Juneau, AK $158,847

Orange, CA $158,371

Anchorage, AK $158,112

Anaheim, CA $158,011

Santa Ana, CA $157,795

Nassau, NY $157,709

Long Beach, CA $157,651

Danbury, CT $157,608

Santa Maria, CA $157,118

Everett, WA $157,089

Bremerton, WA $156,383

Trenton, NJ $156,109

Sacramento, CA $156,051

San Diego, CA $155,979

Brockton, MA $155,922

Tacoma, WA $155,864

Santa Barbara, CA $155,662

Lowell, MA $155,086

New Suffolk, NY $155,028

Nashua, NH $154,855

Lompoc, CA $154,625

Ventura, CA $154,481

Stockton, CA $154,437

New Haven, CT $154,149

Atlantic City, NJ $153,774

Hartford, CT $153,457

Modesto, CA $153,385

Poughkeepsie, NY $153,068

New Britain, CT $152,996

Olympia, WA $152,795

Kennewick, WA $152,795

New London, CT $152,766

Norwich, CT $152,722

Lawrence, MA $152,650

Bakersfield, CA $152,247

Riverside, CA $152,045

New Bedford, MA $152,045

Richland, WA $151,901

Portsmouth, NH $151,786

Vineland, NJ $151,757

San Bernardino, CA $151,642

Boulder, CO $151,238

Worcester, MA $151,123

Portland, OR $150,993

Saint Paul, MN $150,820

Minneapolis, MN $150,820

Philadelphia, PA $150,619

Honolulu, HI $149,855

Springfield, MA $149,350

Providence, RI $149,336

Chicago, IL $148,918

Bellingham, WA $148,745

Baltimore, MD $148,587

Chico, CA $148,226

Wilmington, DE $147,981

Pittsfield, MA $147,837

Manchester, NH $147,564

Spokane, WA $146,929

Denver, CO $146,915

Albany, NY $146,238

Troy, NY $146,180

Schenectady, NY $145,877

Burlington, VT $145,560

Portland, ME $145,056

Salem, OR $144,941

Yakima, WA $144,912

Ann Arbor, MI $144,869

Rochester, MN $144,465

Fresno, CA $144,393

Reno, NV $144,393

Milwaukee, WI $144,264

Detroit, MI $144,119

Allentown, PA $144,076

Carson City, NV $144,062

Houston, TX $143,846

Colorado Springs, CO $143,831

Syracuse, NY $143,759

Eugene, OR $143,485

Bismarck, ND $143,312

Gary, IN $143,312

Galveston, TX $143,312

Springfield, OR $143,197

Medford, OR $142,851

Fort Collins, CO $142,794

Austin, TX $142,678

Mesa, AZ $142,376

Phoenix, AZ $142,347

Dallas, TX $142,304

Reading, PA $142,217

Saint Cloud, MN $142,160

Concord, NH $142,030

Madison, WI $141,972

Utica, NY $141,583

Raleigh, NC $141,468

Las Vegas, NV $141,453

Rochester, NY $141,353

Des Moines, IA $141,338

Atlanta, GA $141,108

Battle Creek, MI $141,064

Salt Lake City, UT $141,021

Lancaster, PA $140,805

Champaign, IL $140,776

Harrisburg, PA $140,603

Durham, NC $140,474

Kansas City, MO $140,459

Kansas City, KS $140,430

Fort Worth, TX $140,416

Boca Raton, FL $140,358

Cleveland, OH $140,344

Columbus, OH $140,315

Pittsburgh, PA $140,301

Richmond, VA $140,243

Indianapolis, IN $140,214

Cincinnati, OH $140,027

Petersburg, VA $139,811

Billings, MT $139,494

Lansing, MI $139,494

Huntsville, AL $139,494

Lebanon, PA $139,479

Dayton, OH $139,465

Pueblo, CO $139,465

Appleton, WI $139,422

Buffalo, NY $139,364

Racine, WI $139,292

Charlotte, NC $139,277

Saint Louis, MO $139,234

Springfield, IL $139,177

Elkhart, IN $139,148

York, PA $139,148

Gastonia, NC $139,133

Benton Harbor, MI $139,133

Beaumont, TX $139,047

Lorain, OH $139,018

Toledo, OH $138,960

Binghamton, NY $138,888

Rock Hill, SC $138,874

Rockford, IL $138,802

Fargo, ND $138,730

Elyria, OH $138,730

Flagstaff, AZ $138,629

Fort Lauderdale, FL $138,543

Miami, FL $138,456

Duluth, MN $138,226

Bangor, ME $138,038

Cedar Rapids, IA $137,880

Louisville, KY $137,808

Grand Rapids, MI $137,779

Hialeah, FL $137,764

Casper, WY $137,563

Scranton, PA $137,390

New Orleans, LA $137,346

Virginia Beach, VA $137,332

Akron, OH $137,260

Peoria, IL $137,073

Sarasota, FL $137,044

Green Bay, WI $136,943

Baton Rouge, LA $136,871

Charleston, SC $136,842

Nashville, TN $136,799

Jamestown, NY $136,770

Davenport, IA $136,770

Tucson, AZ $136,698

Cheyenne, WY $136,655

Saint Petersburg, FL $136,612

Tampa, FL $136,583

Omaha, NE $136,554

Port Arthur, TX $136,496

Evansville, IN $136,496

Bradenton, FL $136,439

Santa Fe, NM $136,179

Orlando, FL $136,035

Clearwater, FL $135,877

Canton, OH $135,574

La Crosse, WI $135,574

Grand Forks, ND $135,531

Albuquerque, NM $135,488

Tulsa, OK $135,488

Newport News, VA $135,473

High Point, NC $135,430

Ogden, UT $135,372

Corpus Christi, TX $135,257

Laramie, WY $135,170

Norfolk, VA $135,170

Rock Island, IL $135,084

Saginaw, MI $135,055

Jacksonville, FL $135,041

Salisbury, NC $135,012

Memphis, TN $134,983

Moline, IL $134,911

Fort Myers, FL $134,868

Waterloo, IA $134,681

Spartanburg, SC $134,536

Lincoln, NE $134,464

Fort Wayne, IN $134,436

Birmingham, AL $134,277

Cedar Falls, IA $134,248

Provo, UT $134,234

Springfield, OH $134,219

San Antonio, TX $134,191

Greensboro, NC $134,133

South Bend, IN $134,119

Winston Salem, NC $134,104

Boise, ID $134,061

Savannah, GA $133,960

Muskegon, MI $133,701

Lima, OH $133,528

Lake Charles, LA $133,470

Anderson, IN $133,441

Lexington, KY $133,398

Augusta, GA $133,355

Greenville, SC $133,355

Wichita, KS $133,225

Tuscaloosa, AL $133,225

Columbia, SC $133,095

Bloomington, IN $132,735

Roanoke, VA $132,649

Asheville, NC $132,461

Knoxville, TN $132,216

Shreveport, LA $132,202

Wilmington, NC $132,015

Frankfort, KY $131,741

Oklahoma City, OK $131,640

Chillicothe, OH $131,582

Longview, TX $131,568

Topeka, KS $131,525

Mobile, AL $131,308

Terre Haute, IN $131,251

Erie, PA $131,236

Altoona, PA $131,164

Melbourne, FL $131,121

Amarillo, TX $131,063

Killeen, TX $131,020

Fayetteville, AR $130,905

Sioux Falls, SD $130,804

Chattanooga, TN $130,718

Idaho Falls, ID $130,703

Gainesville, FL $130,401

Portsmouth, OH $130,329

Little Rock, AR $130,300

Lynchburg, VA $130,300

Lafayette, LA $130,242

Youngstown, OH $130,242

Temple, TX $130,184

Daytona Beach, FL $130,156

Clarksville, TN $130,141

Pensacola, FL $130,127

Hopkinsville, KY $129,695

Charleston, WV $129,680

Florence, SC $129,608

Sioux City, IA $129,522

Macon, GA $129,104

Tallahassee, FL $129,089

Fayetteville, NC $129,060

Waco, TX $129,032

Wichita Falls, TX $129,032

Pine Bluff, AR $128,974

Vincennes, IN $128,700

Lubbock, TX $128,643

Great Falls, MT $128,556

Alamogordo, NM $128,542

Abilene, TX $128,426

Rapid City, SD $128,239

Monroe, LA $128,239

Albany, GA $128,153

Huntington, WV $128,138

Jackson, MS $128,124

Greenville, MS $128,109

Parkersburg, WV $127,965

Montgomery, AL $127,936

Johnstown, PA $127,908

Springfield, MO $127,792

Biloxi, MS $127,720

Sumter, SC $127,418

Columbus, GA $127,403

Twin Falls, ID $127,317

Pascagoula, MS $127,129

Kingsport, TN $126,755

Gulfport, MS $126,712

Alexandria, LA $126,236

Fort Smith, AR $125,876

El Paso, TX $125,487

Helena, MT $125,299

Las Cruces, NM $124,838

Harlingen, TX $124,435

Pocatello, ID $124,305

Florence, AL $124,262

Brownsville, TX $124,233

Dothan, AL $124,002

Mcallen, TX $123,930

Columbus, MS $122,864

Altus, OK $122,201

Lawton, OK $121,927

Pierre, SD $121,408

What Skills Can Increase an HRIS Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Project Management (Mentioned in 4.22% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
Workday HCM (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): HCM is built from the ground up and delivered in the cloud. It is the only global enterprise application that unifies human resources, benefits, talent management, payroll, time and attendance as well as recruitment.
Technical Support (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.

See More Skills

Skills	Demand Percentage
Project Management	4.22%
Workday HCM	2.07%
Technical Support	1.31%

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 an HRIS Administrator's salary.

Workday HCM: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Workday HCM	$151,310	5%
Innovation	$151,310	5%
Insight	$149,869	4%
Team Operations	$149,869	4%
Workday	$149,869	4%
Collaboration	$149,869	4%

Get Latest Data

How Education impacts an HRIS Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many HRIS Administrators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an HRIS Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,358 and $141,338).

HRIS Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for HRIS Administrator

No Diploma 1.0%

High School 9.6%

Associates 8.0%

Bachelors 49.2%

Masters 30.8%

Doctorate 1.3%

view as table

Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.0%
High School	9.6%
Associates	8.0%
Bachelors	49.2%
Masters	30.8%
Doctorate	1.3%

view as graph

HRIS Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an HRIS Administrator'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 April 01, 2026

$130,501

Average $144,105/year

$157,886

$10,875

Average $12,009/month

$13,157

$2,510

Average $2,771/week

$3,036

$63

Average $69/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,886	$13,157	$3,036	$76
Average	$144,105	$12,009	$2,771	$69
25th Percentile	$130,501	$10,875	$2,510	$63

Salaries of jobs related to HRIS Administrator

Salary Trends for HRIS Administrator

Salaries for an HRIS Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,994 in 2023 to around $114,427 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of HRIS Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of HRIS Administrator Over Time

2022

$???

2023

$116,994

2024

$115,766

2025

$114,427

2026

$???

2027

$???

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$116,994
2024	$115,766
2025	$114,427
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for HRIS Administrator

Social Security

401(k)

Disability

Healthcare

Pension

Time Off (days)

For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Biotechnology

the United States

Find Your Next HRIS Administrator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current HRIS Administrator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about