What are the main factors that influence a Human Resource Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Human Resource Associate's salary?

A Human Resource Associate's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Generalist I (0-2 years)earns $58,207, a Human Resource Associate (2-4 years)earns $72,297, a Human Resources Generalist III (4-7 years)earns $88,645, a Human Resources Generalist IV (7+ years)earns $106,975, a Human Resources Supervisor (7+ years)earns $104,146,

What are the highest paying states for a Human Resource Associate?

Human Resource Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Human Resource Associate roles are District of Columbia $79,634, California $79,332, Massachusetts $78,274. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Human Resource Associate roles make?

Salaries for Human Resource Associate level roles vary by specialization: Director of Human Resource: $179,220; Human Resource Director: $174,500; Human Resource Consultant: $119,377; Human Resource Supervisor: $103,455; human resource executive: $75,373.

Human Resource Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Human Resource Associate make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resource Associate in Delaware is $72,837 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Human Resource Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,872
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,153 to $80,183
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,156

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Human Resource Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,183	$6,682	$1,542	$39
Average	$72,837	$6,070	$1,401	$35
25th Percentile	$65,153	$5,429	$1,253	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Human Resource Associate Salaries

A Human Resource Associate'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 Human Resource Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resource Associate'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): $58,207
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,297
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,645
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,975
Expert (over 8 years): $104,146

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$58,207
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$72,297
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$88,645
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$106,975
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$104,146

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How Do Human Resource Associate 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 Human Resource Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,634.
California: $79,332.
Massachusetts: $78,274.

District of Columbia $79,634 California $79,332 Massachusetts $78,274 Washington $77,987 New Jersey $77,958 Alaska $77,857 Connecticut $76,865 New York $76,462

Hawaii $75,174 Rhode Island $74,570 Maryland $74,160 Minnesota $73,599 Colorado $73,383 Illinois $73,312 Oregon $73,038 Delaware $72,837

New Hampshire $72,710 Virginia $72,427 Pennsylvania $71,600 Nevada $71,183 North Dakota $71,046 Michigan $70,830 Wisconsin $70,751 Vermont $70,593

Texas $70,154 Maine $70,125 Arizona $70,082 Ohio $70,032 Georgia $69,370 Indiana $69,039 Wyoming $68,975 Utah $68,874

Iowa $68,831 Kansas $68,485 Louisiana $68,385 North Carolina $68,349 Missouri $68,334 Florida $68,054 Montana $67,903 Nebraska $67,759

Kentucky $67,680 South Carolina $67,392 Tennessee $67,212 Idaho $67,140 New Mexico $66,615 Oklahoma $66,500 Alabama $66,076 South Dakota $65,364

Arkansas $64,976 West Virginia $64,767 Mississippi $64,141

Top Paying Cities for Human Resource Associates

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:

Lincoln: $72,509
Little Creek: $73,040
Magnolia: $72,935

Lincoln, DE $72,509 Little Creek, DE $73,040 Magnolia, DE $72,935 Milford, DE $72,693 Marydel, DE $72,812 Millsboro, DE $72,205 Millville, DE $72,316 Milton, DE $72,441

Nassau, DE $72,494 Ocean View, DE $72,304 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,443 Seaford, DE $72,484 Selbyville, DE $72,184 Smyrna, DE $73,090 Viola, DE $72,753 Woodside, DE $72,949

Bear, DE $72,781 Newark, DE $72,753 Claymont, DE $72,902 Delaware City, DE $72,826 Hockessin, DE $72,747 Kirkwood, DE $72,812 Middletown, DE $72,840 Montchanin, DE $72,763

New Castle, DE $72,774 Odessa, DE $72,876 Port Penn, DE $72,925 Rockland, DE $72,771 Saint Georges, DE $72,817 Townsend, DE $72,930 Winterthur, DE $72,779 Lewes, DE $72,469

Wilmington, DE $72,751 Dover, DE $73,040 Dover Afb, DE $72,655 Bethany Beach, DE $72,228 Bethel, DE $72,302 Bridgeville, DE $72,473 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,834 Cheswold, DE $73,016

Clayton, DE $73,018 Dagsboro, DE $72,177 Delmar, DE $72,061 Ellendale, DE $72,280 Felton, DE $72,687 Fenwick Island, DE $72,193 Frankford, DE $72,067 Frederica, DE $72,759

Georgetown, DE $72,150 Greenwood, DE $72,484 Harbeson, DE $72,227 Harrington, DE $72,595 Hartly, DE $72,821 Houston, DE $72,492 Kenton, DE $73,022 Laurel, DE $72,107

Yorklyn, DE $72,768

Human Resource Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resource Associate'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 June 01, 2026

$65,153

Average $72,837/year

$80,183

$5,429

Average $6,070/month

$6,682

$1,253

Average $1,401/week

$1,542

$31

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,183	$6,682	$1,542	$39
Average	$72,837	$6,070	$1,401	$35
25th Percentile	$65,153	$5,429	$1,253	$31

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