Human Resources Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Human Resources Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resources Associate in the United States is $53,089 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,088
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,647 to $60,940
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,693
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Human Resources Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,940 $5,078 $1,172 $29
Average $53,089 $4,424 $1,021 $26
25th Percentile $47,647 $3,971 $916 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Human Resources Associate Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Human Resources Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resources 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): $44,185
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,512
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,824
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,034
  • Expert (over 8 years): $123,922
Levels Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate$44,185
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate$52,512
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate$60,824
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate$106,034
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate$123,922
$44,185 0 yr
$52,512 < 2 yrs
$60,824 2-4 yrs
$106,034 5-8 yrs
$123,922 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Human Resources 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:

  • San Jose: $66,961
  • San Francisco: $66,303
  • Oakland: $64,832

What Skills Can Increase a Human Resources Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.5% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Employee Relations (Mentioned in 3.54% Job Postings): Establishing and managing all interactions with employees to achieve the goals of the organization.
  • Talent Acquisition (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Talent acquisition is the process of identifying organizational staffing needs, recruiting qualified candidates and selecting the candidates best suited for the available positions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.5%
Employee Relations 3.54%
Talent Acquisition 1.47%
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 a Human Resources Associate's salary.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Talent Management
$61,583
16%
Analysis
$57,867
9%
Talent Acquisition
$57,867
9%
Leadership
$57,867
9%
Business Administration
$57,867
9%
Employment Law
$57,867
9%
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How Education impacts a Human Resources Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Human Resources Associates enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Human Resources Associate with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $51,060 and $54,066).

Human Resources Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Human Resources Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 16.6%
Associates 13.2%
Bachelors 58.9%
Masters 10.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Human Resources Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resources 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Human Resources Associate

Salaries for a Human Resources Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,591 in 2023 to around $46,153 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Human Resources Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Human Resources Associate Over Time

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