Associate Hr Generalist Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Hr Generalist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Hr Generalist in the United States is $59,509 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Associate Hr Generalist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,932
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,989 to $64,964
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,143
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Associate Hr Generalist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,964 $5,414 $1,249 $31
Average $59,509 $4,959 $1,144 $29
25th Percentile $51,989 $4,332 $1,000 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Hr Generalist Salaries

An Associate Hr Generalist'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 Associate Hr Generalist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Hr Generalist'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): $60,031
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,554
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,408
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,340
  • Expert (over 8 years): $107,388
Levels Salary
Associate... Level Associate Hr Generalist$60,031
Human Res... Level Associate Hr Generalist$74,554
Human Res... Level Associate Hr Generalist$91,408
Human Res... Level Associate Hr Generalist$110,340
Human Res... Level Associate Hr Generalist$107,388
$60,031 0 yr
$74,554 < 2 yrs
$91,408 2-4 yrs
$110,340 5-8 yrs
$107,388 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Hr Generalists

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: $75,058
  • San Francisco: $74,320
  • Oakland: $72,672

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Hr Generalist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.42% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Employment Law (Mentioned in 3.43% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of employment law to regulate relationships between employers and employees.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.42%
Employment Law 3.43%
PowerPoint 1.45%
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 Associate Hr Generalist's salary.
  • Workforce Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Workforce Planning
$72,005
21%
Resource Management
$70,815
19%
Talent Management
$67,840
14%
Employee Relations
$67,840
14%
Employment Law
$66,650
12%
Labor Relations
$66,650
12%
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How Education impacts an Associate Hr Generalist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Hr Generalists enter the field with a Associate'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 Associate Hr Generalist with a Associate's Degree is between $60,569 and $64,386).

Associate Hr Generalist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Hr Generalist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 11.1%
Associates 7.9%
Bachelors 57.7%
Masters 22.5%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Associate Hr Generalist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Hr Generalist'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

Salary Trends for Associate Hr Generalist

Salaries for an Associate Hr Generalist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $57,914 in 2023 to around $57,916 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Hr Generalist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Hr Generalist Over Time

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$57,914
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$58,113
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2023 $57,914
2024 $58,113
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