What are the main factors that influence a Human Resources Administrator'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 Resources Administrator's salary?

A Human Resources Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Administrator (0-2 years)earns $59,404, a Human Resources Generalist II (2-4 years)earns $73,780, a Human Resources Generalist III (4-7 years)earns $90,460, a Human Resources Generalist IV (7+ years)earns $109,181, a Human Resources Supervisor (7+ years)earns $106,277,

What are the highest paying states for a Human Resources Administrator?

Human Resources Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Human Resources Administrator roles are District of Columbia $63,887, California $63,645, Massachusetts $62,797. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Human Resources Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Human Resources Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Human Resources Director: $173,210; Regional Human Resources Manager: $111,047; Human Resources Generalist IV: $108,295; Human Resources Supervisor: $105,414; Human Resources Generalist III: $89,726.

Human Resources Administrator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Human Resources Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resources Administrator in Rhode Island is $59,825 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,760
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,101 to $65,549
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,979

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Recruit with AI

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Human Resources Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,549	$5,462	$1,261	$32
Average	$59,825	$4,985	$1,150	$29
25th Percentile	$53,101	$4,425	$1,021	$26

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Human Resources Administrator Job Openings in Rhode Island

Human Resources Business Partner

The Washington Trust Company - Westerly, RI

Director of Human Resources Technology

Citizens Financial Group - Johnston, RI

EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE - Human Resources

State of Rhode Island - Providence, RI

Human Resources - Earn Up to $37/hr

TradeJobsWorkforce - Riverside, RI

Search More Human Resources Administrator Jobs in Rhode Island

Key Factors That Influence Human Resources Administrator Salaries

A Human Resources 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Human Resources Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resources 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): $59,404
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,780
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,460
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,181
Expert (over 8 years): $106,277

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resources Administrator	$59,404
Human Res... Level Human Resources Administrator	$73,780
Human Res... Level Human Resources Administrator	$90,460
Human Res... Level Human Resources Administrator	$109,181
Human Res... Level Human Resources Administrator	$106,277

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Human Resources 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 Human Resources Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,887.
California: $63,645.
Massachusetts: $62,797.

District of Columbia $63,887 California $63,645 Massachusetts $62,797 Washington $62,566 New Jersey $62,543 Alaska $62,462 Connecticut $61,666 New York $61,343

Hawaii $60,310 Rhode Island $59,825 Maryland $59,496 Minnesota $59,046 Colorado $58,873 Illinois $58,815 Oregon $58,596 Delaware $58,435

New Hampshire $58,333 Virginia $58,106 Pennsylvania $57,442 Nevada $57,107 North Dakota $56,998 Michigan $56,825 Wisconsin $56,761 Vermont $56,634

Texas $56,282 Maine $56,259 Arizona $56,225 Ohio $56,184 Georgia $55,653 Indiana $55,388 Wyoming $55,336 Utah $55,255

Iowa $55,221 Kansas $54,944 Louisiana $54,863 North Carolina $54,834 Missouri $54,822 Florida $54,597 Montana $54,476 Nebraska $54,361

Kentucky $54,297 South Carolina $54,066 Tennessee $53,922 Idaho $53,865 New Mexico $53,443 Oklahoma $53,351 Alabama $53,011 South Dakota $52,439

Arkansas $52,128 West Virginia $51,960 Mississippi $51,458

Top Paying Cities for Human Resources 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:

Adamsville: $60,573
Albion: $60,061
Ashaway: $60,458

Adamsville, RI $60,573 Albion, RI $60,061 Ashaway, RI $60,458 Barrington, RI $59,903 Block Island, RI $60,237 Bradford, RI $60,422 Bristol, RI $60,134 Carolina, RI $60,322

Charlestown, RI $60,344 Chepachet, RI $60,224 Clayville, RI $60,056 Coventry, RI $60,059 West Greenwich, RI $60,224 East Greenwich, RI $60,018 Exeter, RI $60,208 Fiskeville, RI $59,902

Forestdale, RI $60,363 Foster, RI $60,192 Glendale, RI $60,368 Greene, RI $60,271 Greenville, RI $59,925 Harmony, RI $60,002 Harrisville, RI $60,342 Hope, RI $59,939

Hope Valley, RI $60,405 Hopkinton, RI $60,485 Jamestown, RI $60,283 Kenyon, RI $60,314 Little Compton, RI $60,564 Manville, RI $60,140 Mapleville, RI $60,235 Newport, RI $60,343

Middletown, RI $60,370 North Kingstown, RI $60,122 North Scituate, RI $60,003 Oakland, RI $60,301 Pascoag, RI $60,382 Pawtucket, RI $59,814 Central Falls, RI $59,840 Cumberland, RI $60,180

Lincoln, RI $59,900 Portsmouth, RI $60,337 Prudence Island, RI $60,213 Rockville, RI $60,475 Saunderstown, RI $60,246 Shannock, RI $60,318 Slatersville, RI $60,364 Slocum, RI $60,245

Tiverton, RI $60,520 Wakefield, RI $60,298 Kingston, RI $60,275 Narragansett, RI $60,314 Peace Dale, RI $60,290 Warren, RI $60,058 Warwick, RI $59,890 Westerly, RI $60,473

West Kingston, RI $60,294 West Warwick, RI $59,964 Wood River Junction, RI $60,380 Woonsocket, RI $60,367 North Smithfield, RI $60,230 Wyoming, RI $60,318 Providence, RI $59,796 Cranston, RI $59,804

North Providence, RI $59,811 East Providence, RI $59,800 Riverside, RI $59,819 Rumford, RI $59,811 Smithfield, RI $59,932 Johnston, RI $59,831

Human Resources Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resources 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 May 01, 2026

$53,101

Average $59,825/year

$65,549

$4,425

Average $4,985/month

$5,462

$1,021

Average $1,150/week

$1,261

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,549	$5,462	$1,261	$32
Average	$59,825	$4,985	$1,150	$29
25th Percentile	$53,101	$4,425	$1,021	$26

Salaries of jobs related to Human Resources Administrator

Find Your Next Human Resources Administrator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Human Resources 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.

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

Cost of Living in Rhode Island is

3.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine 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