What are the main factors that influence a HR Support's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for HR Support?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for HR Support roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A HR Support's salary?

A HR Support's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $42,180, a HR Support (1-3 years)earns $50,162, a Human Resources Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $58,100, a Human Resources Supervisor (5+ years)earns $101,259, a Human Resources Manager (5+ years)earns $118,356,

What are the highest paying states for a HR Support?

HR Support salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HR Support roles are District of Columbia $57,589, California $57,370, Massachusetts $56,606. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HR Support roles make?

Salaries for HR Support level roles vary by specialization: VP of HR Operations: $251,350; HR Services Director: $222,480; HR Operations Director: $205,875; HR Manager: $123,300; HR Consultant: $71,800.

HR Support Salary in Maine

How much does a HR Support make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a HR Support in Maine is $50,713 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a HR Support's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,020
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,507 to $58,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,768

10% $40,768

50% (Median) $50,713

90% $65,020

HR Support Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,202	$4,850	$1,119	$28
Average	$50,713	$4,226	$975	$24
25th Percentile	$45,507	$3,792	$875	$22

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Key Factors That Influence HR Support Salaries

A HR Support'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 HR Support Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a HR Support'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): $42,180
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,162
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,100
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,259
Expert (over 8 years): $118,356

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level HR Support	$42,180
HR Suppor... Level HR Support	$50,162
Human Res... Level HR Support	$58,100
Human Res... Level HR Support	$101,259
Human Res... Level HR Support	$118,356

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How Do HR Support 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 HR Supports. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,589.
California: $57,370.
Massachusetts: $56,606.

District of Columbia $57,589 California $57,370 Massachusetts $56,606 Washington $56,398 New Jersey $56,377 Alaska $56,304 Connecticut $55,586 New York $55,295

Hawaii $54,364 Rhode Island $53,927 Maryland $53,631 Minnesota $53,225 Colorado $53,069 Illinois $53,017 Oregon $52,819 Delaware $52,674

New Hampshire $52,582 Virginia $52,377 Pennsylvania $51,779 Nevada $51,477 North Dakota $51,378 Michigan $51,222 Wisconsin $51,165 Vermont $51,051

Texas $50,733 Maine $50,713 Arizona $50,681 Ohio $50,645 Georgia $50,167 Indiana $49,927 Wyoming $49,880 Utah $49,808

Iowa $49,776 Kansas $49,527 Louisiana $49,454 North Carolina $49,428 Missouri $49,418 Florida $49,215 Montana $49,105 Nebraska $49,001

Kentucky $48,944 South Carolina $48,736 Tennessee $48,606 Idaho $48,554 New Mexico $48,174 Oklahoma $48,091 Alabama $47,784 South Dakota $47,269

Arkansas $46,989 West Virginia $46,838 Mississippi $46,385

Top Paying Cities for HR Supports

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:

Freedom: $49,910
Harmony: $49,888
Hartland: $49,953

Freedom, ME $49,910

Harmony, ME $49,888

Hartland, ME $49,953

Hinckley, ME $50,000

Jackman, ME $49,758

Kingfield, ME $50,042

Liberty, ME $50,001

Madison, ME $50,108

Monroe, ME $49,837

Morrill, ME $49,924

Newport, ME $49,844

New Portland, ME $50,119

New Sharon, ME $50,058

New Vineyard, ME $50,089

Norridgewock, ME $50,090

North Anson, ME $50,120

North Vassalboro, ME $50,210

Oakland, ME $50,107

Oquossoc, ME $49,939

Palmyra, ME $49,876

Phillips, ME $49,960

Pittsfield, ME $49,957

Plymouth, ME $49,850

Rangeley, ME $49,971

Portland, ME $52,356

Falmouth, ME $52,238

South Portland, ME $52,356

Cape Elizabeth, ME $52,252

Peaks Island, ME $52,303

Cumberland Foreside, ME $52,186

Auburn, ME $51,248

Andover, ME $49,957

Bethel, ME $50,042

Bryant Pond, ME $50,228

Buckfield, ME $50,452

Canton, ME $50,136

Durham, ME $51,572

Danville, ME $51,403

Dixfield, ME $50,032

Dryden, ME $50,090

East Andover, ME $49,973

East Dixfield, ME $50,113

East Livermore, ME $50,409

East Poland, ME $51,309

Stoneham, ME $50,251

East Wilton, ME $50,207

Greene, ME $50,856

Hanover, ME $49,999

Hebron, ME $50,809

Jay, ME $50,123

Lewiston, ME $51,221

Lisbon, ME $51,383

Lisbon Falls, ME $51,304

Livermore, ME $50,326

Livermore Falls, ME $50,293

Greenwood, ME $50,294

Mechanic Falls, ME $51,156

Mexico, ME $50,081

Minot, ME $50,966

Monmouth, ME $50,694

New Gloucester, ME $51,607

Newry, ME $49,906

North Jay, ME $50,099

Leeds, ME $50,571

North Monmouth, ME $50,620

North Turner, ME $50,536

North Waterford, ME $50,484

Norway, ME $50,646

Oxford, ME $50,917

Paris, ME $50,746

Poland, ME $51,318

Roxbury, ME $49,923

Rumford, ME $50,052

Sabattus, ME $50,997

South Paris, ME $50,676

Turner, ME $50,678

Wayne, ME $50,447

Weld, ME $49,960

West Bethel, ME $50,002

Bowdoin, ME $50,990

West Minot, ME $50,893

West Paris, ME $50,474

Peru, ME $50,156

West Poland, ME $51,279

Sumner, ME $50,314

Wilton, ME $50,092

Augusta, ME $50,232

Coopers Mills, ME $50,300

Dresden, ME $50,713

East Winthrop, ME $50,388

Farmingdale, ME $50,526

Gardiner, ME $50,618

Randolph, ME $50,526

Hallowell, ME $50,463

Jefferson, ME $50,127

Kents Hill, ME $50,230

Litchfield, ME $50,768

Manchester, ME $50,329

Mount Vernon, ME $50,109

Whitefield, ME $50,328

Palermo, ME $50,044

Sebasco Estates, ME $51,523

Readfield, ME $50,315

Saint Albans, ME $49,914

South Bristol, ME $50,750

Squirrel Island, ME $50,919

Trevett, ME $50,955

Waldoboro, ME $50,117

Walpole, ME $50,669

Washington, ME $49,992

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $51,009

Southport, ME $51,123

Wiscasset, ME $50,865

Woolwich, ME $50,985

Ellsworth, ME $49,788

Addison, ME $49,728

Gouldsboro, ME $49,772

Bar Harbor, ME $49,866

Beals, ME $49,783

Bernard, ME $49,883

Birch Harbor, ME $49,820

Blue Hill, ME $49,841

Brooklin, ME $49,842

Brooksville, ME $49,841

Calais, ME $49,709

Cherryfield, ME $49,653

Columbia Falls, ME $49,650

Corea, ME $49,774

Cranberry Isles, ME $49,785

Cutler, ME $49,654

Deer Isle, ME $49,888

Dennysville, ME $49,607

East Blue Hill, ME $49,844

East Machias, ME $49,654

Eastport, ME $49,801

Franklin, ME $49,777

Frenchboro, ME $49,758

Grand Lake Stream, ME $49,577

Hancock, ME $49,851

Harborside, ME $49,833

Harrington, ME $49,761

Hulls Cove, ME $49,867

Isle Au Haut, ME $49,758

Islesford, ME $49,861

Jonesboro, ME $49,694

Jonesport, ME $49,740

Little Deer Isle, ME $49,882

Lubec, ME $49,678

Bass Harbor, ME $49,884

Machias, ME $49,704

Machiasport, ME $49,728

Meddybemps, ME $49,576

Milbridge, ME $49,781

Mount Desert, ME $49,828

Northeast Harbor, ME $49,861

Sullivan, ME $49,784

Pembroke, ME $49,653

Perry, ME $49,698

Princeton, ME $49,574

Prospect Harbor, ME $49,825

Robbinston, ME $49,643

Salsbury Cove, ME $49,873

Sargentville, ME $49,856

Seal Cove, ME $49,831

Seal Harbor, ME $49,847

Sedgwick, ME $49,850

Sorrento, ME $49,831

Southwest Harbor, ME $49,874

Steuben, ME $49,753

Stonington, ME $49,893

Sunset, ME $49,721

Surry, ME $49,841

Swans Island, ME $49,796

Wesley, ME $49,512

Whiting, ME $49,640

Winter Harbor, ME $49,782

Baileyville, ME $49,625

Houlton, ME $49,521

Ashland, ME $49,449

Benedicta, ME $49,340

Blaine, ME $49,509

Bridgewater, ME $49,392

Caribou, ME $49,611

Clayton Lake, ME $49,521

Crouseville, ME $49,553

Eagle Lake, ME $49,505

Easton, ME $49,560

Estcourt Station, ME $49,541

Fort Fairfield, ME $49,586

Fort Kent, ME $49,607

Fort Kent Mills, ME $49,565

Frenchville, ME $49,621

Grand Isle, ME $49,553

Island Falls, ME $49,345

Limestone, ME $49,572

Madawaska, ME $49,704

Mapleton, ME $49,493

Richmond, ME $50,796

South China, ME $50,094

South Gardiner, ME $50,679

Vienna, ME $50,018

Windsor, ME $50,066

Winthrop, ME $50,530

Bangor, ME $49,823

Abbot, ME $49,832

Aurora, ME $49,561

Bradford, ME $49,800

Bradley, ME $49,802

Brewer, ME $49,821

Brookton, ME $49,394

Brownville, ME $49,657

Brownville Junction, ME $49,964

Bucksport, ME $49,817

Burlington, ME $49,639

Greenbush, ME $49,754

Carmel, ME $49,825

Castine, ME $49,928

Charleston, ME $49,810

Danforth, ME $49,476

Dover Foxcroft, ME $49,838

Corinth, ME $49,819

Eddington, ME $49,807

Holden, ME $49,811

East Millinocket, ME $49,603

East Orland, ME $49,812

Etna, ME $49,836

Exeter, ME $49,827

Frankfort, ME $49,826

Greenville, ME $49,539

Greenville Junction, ME $49,701

Guilford, ME $49,819

Hampden, ME $49,824

Howland, ME $49,705

Hudson, ME $49,815

Kenduskeag, ME $49,820

Kingman, ME $49,424

Lagrange, ME $49,763

Lambert Lake, ME $49,482

Lee, ME $49,628

Levant, ME $49,823

Lincoln, ME $49,624

Mattawamkeag, ME $49,462

Medway, ME $49,475

Milford, ME $49,794

Millinocket, ME $49,401

Milo, ME $49,751

Monson, ME $49,827

Olamon, ME $49,768

Old Town, ME $49,802

Orono, ME $49,815

Orient, ME $49,428

Orland, ME $49,812

Orrington, ME $49,818

Passadumkeag, ME $49,739

Penobscot, ME $49,813

Rockwood, ME $49,615

Sangerville, ME $49,862

Sebec, ME $49,782

Shirley Mills, ME $49,796

Springfield, ME $49,498

Stetson, ME $49,831

Stillwater, ME $49,817

Topsfield, ME $49,436

Vanceboro, ME $49,478

Waite, ME $49,504

West Enfield, ME $49,727

Winn, ME $49,529

Winterport, ME $49,824

Wytopitlock, ME $49,354

Bath, ME $51,338

Alna, ME $50,521

Boothbay, ME $50,864

Boothbay Harbor, ME $50,979

Bristol, ME $50,557

Chamberlain, ME $50,643

Damariscotta, ME $50,525

East Boothbay, ME $50,901

Friendship, ME $50,232

Georgetown, ME $51,273

Isle Of Springs, ME $50,866

Bremen, ME $50,417

Newcastle, ME $50,546

New Harbor, ME $50,723

Nobleboro, ME $50,345

Edgecomb, ME $50,717

Pemaquid, ME $50,674

Phippsburg, ME $51,480

Cushing, ME $50,068

Round Pond, ME $50,547

Sandy Point, ME $49,822

Searsmont, ME $49,941

Searsport, ME $49,831

Shawmut, ME $50,155

Skowhegan, ME $50,045

Smithfield, ME $50,071

Solon, ME $50,045

Stockton Springs, ME $49,822

Stratton, ME $50,003

Strong, ME $50,046

Temple, ME $50,027

West Forks, ME $49,738

Thorndike, ME $49,874

Troy, ME $49,859

Unity, ME $49,922

Vassalboro, ME $50,075

West Farmington, ME $50,221

Berwick, ME $53,226

Cape Neddick, ME $53,632

Eliot, ME $54,342

Kittery, ME $54,500

Kittery Point, ME $54,090

North Berwick, ME $52,816

Ogunquit, ME $53,295

South Berwick, ME $53,762

York, ME $54,069

York Beach, ME $53,810

York Harbor, ME $54,083

Acton, ME $51,308

Alfred, ME $52,035

Bailey Island, ME $51,823

Bar Mills, ME $51,952

Biddeford, ME $51,969

Biddeford Pool, ME $51,970

Bowdoinham, ME $50,954

Bridgton, ME $50,867

Brownfield, ME $50,822

Brunswick, ME $51,556

Bustins Island, ME $51,920

Cape Porpoise, ME $52,202

Casco, ME $51,472

Center Lovell, ME $50,492

Chebeague Island, ME $52,034

Cliff Island, ME $52,147

Cornish, ME $51,408

Cumberland Center, ME $52,088

Denmark, ME $50,815

East Baldwin, ME $51,539

Lebanon, ME $52,397

East Parsonsfield, ME $51,137

Sebago, ME $51,408

East Waterboro, ME $51,799

Freeport, ME $51,825

Fryeburg, ME $50,560

Gorham, ME $52,042

Gray, ME $51,725

Harrison, ME $50,588

Hiram, ME $51,248

Hollis Center, ME $51,864

Kennebunk, ME $52,241

Kennebunkport, ME $52,044

Parsonsfield, ME $51,136

Limerick, ME $51,609

Limington, ME $51,596

Long Island, ME $52,236

Lovell, ME $50,419

Moody, ME $52,883

Naples, ME $51,258

Newfield, ME $51,525

North Bridgton, ME $50,893

North Waterboro, ME $51,709

Windham, ME $51,990

Ocean Park, ME $52,010

Old Orchard Beach, ME $52,045

Orrs Island, ME $51,778

Porter, ME $50,963

Pownal, ME $51,745

Scarborough, ME $52,220

Raymond, ME $51,635

Saco, ME $52,013

Sanford, ME $52,278

Sebago Lake, ME $51,595

Shapleigh, ME $51,793

South Casco, ME $51,665

South Freeport, ME $51,799

Harpswell, ME $51,769

South Windham, ME $52,087

Springvale, ME $51,973

Standish, ME $51,811

Steep Falls, ME $51,700

Topsham, ME $51,379

Waterboro, ME $51,895

Waterford, ME $50,533

Wells, ME $52,781

West Baldwin, ME $51,448

Westbrook, ME $52,234

Buxton, ME $51,955

West Kennebunk, ME $52,214

West Newfield, ME $51,272

Yarmouth, ME $52,040

North Yarmouth, ME $51,931

Mars Hill, ME $49,557

Monticello, ME $49,458

New Limerick, ME $49,490

New Sweden, ME $49,556

Oakfield, ME $49,438

Oxbow, ME $49,237

Patten, ME $49,269

Perham, ME $49,522

Portage, ME $49,496

Presque Isle, ME $49,622

Saint Agatha, ME $49,598

Saint David, ME $49,588

Saint Francis, ME $49,521

Sheridan, ME $49,463

Sherman, ME $49,389

Stacyville, ME $49,328

Sinclair, ME $49,505

Smyrna Mills, ME $49,358

Wallagrass, ME $49,561

Stockholm, ME $49,513

Van Buren, ME $49,574

Washburn, ME $49,555

Westfield, ME $49,487

Rockland, ME $50,040

Camden, ME $50,035

Glen Cove, ME $50,019

Hope, ME $50,017

Islesboro, ME $49,888

Lincolnville, ME $49,929

Lincolnville Center, ME $49,931

Matinicus, ME $49,847

Monhegan, ME $50,379

North Haven, ME $49,881

Owls Head, ME $49,949

Port Clyde, ME $50,228

Rockport, ME $50,024

South Thomaston, ME $49,950

Spruce Head, ME $49,979

Tenants Harbor, ME $50,124

Thomaston, ME $49,986

Union, ME $50,014

Vinalhaven, ME $49,881

Warren, ME $49,962

West Rockport, ME $50,029

Waterville, ME $50,139

Albion, ME $50,060

Anson, ME $50,094

Athens, ME $49,955

Belfast, ME $49,930

Belgrade, ME $50,044

Belgrade Lakes, ME $49,993

Bingham, ME $49,950

Brooks, ME $49,848

Burnham, ME $49,897

Cambridge, ME $49,886

Canaan, ME $49,969

Caratunk, ME $49,856

China Village, ME $50,197

Clinton, ME $49,986

Corinna, ME $49,848

Detroit, ME $49,864

Dexter, ME $49,914

Dixmont, ME $49,841

East Newport, ME $49,846

East Vassalboro, ME $50,105

Eustis, ME $49,801

Fairfield, ME $50,070

Farmington, ME $50,111

Garland, ME $49,822

Farmington Falls, ME $50,192

HR Support Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HR Support roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, HR Support positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HR Support as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a HR Support

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$65,926	$32.0	30%
Internet	$63,391	$30.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$58,320	$28.0	15%
Chemicals	$55,784	$27.0	10%
Insurance	$55,784	$27.0	10%

HR Support Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a HR Support'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.

$45,507

Average $50,713/year

$58,202

$3,792

Average $4,226/month

$4,850

$875

Average $975/week

$1,119

$22

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,202	$4,850	$1,119	$28
Average	$50,713	$4,226	$975	$24
25th Percentile	$45,507	$3,792	$875	$22

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