Hr Professional Salary in the United States

How much does a Hr Professional make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hr Professional in the United States is $43,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,136
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,088 to $47,260
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,523
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Hr Professional Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,260 $3,938 $909 $23
Average $43,004 $3,584 $827 $21
25th Percentile $39,088 $3,257 $752 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Hr Professional Salaries

A Hr Professional'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 Hr Professional Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hr Professional'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): $43,276
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,444
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,586
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,867
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,394
Levels Salary
Hr Profes... Level Hr Professional$43,276
Human Res... Level Hr Professional$51,444
Human Res... Level Hr Professional$59,586
Human Res... Level Hr Professional$103,867
Human Res... Level Hr Professional$121,394
$43,276 0 yr
$51,444 < 2 yrs
$59,586 2-4 yrs
$103,867 5-8 yrs
$121,394 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Hr Professionals

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: $54,241
  • San Francisco: $53,708
  • Oakland: $52,516

What Skills Can Increase a Hr Professional's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.57% 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 3.72% Job Postings): Establishing and managing all interactions with employees to achieve the goals of the organization.
  • Talent Acquisition (Mentioned in 1.6% 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 5.57%
Employee Relations 3.72%
Talent Acquisition 1.6%
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 Hr Professional's salary.
  • Employment Law: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Employee Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Employment Law
$50,315
17%
Business Administration
$49,454
15%
Employee Engagement
$48,164
12%
Employee Relations
$47,734
11%
Talent Acquisition
$47,304
10%
Leadership
$47,304
10%
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How Education impacts a Hr Professional's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hr Professionals 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 Hr Professional with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,855 and $46,746).

Hr Professional Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hr Professional
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 18.0%
Associates 12.1%
Bachelors 58.9%
Masters 9.8%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Hr Professional Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hr Professional'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 Hr Professional

Salaries for a Hr Professional can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,492 in 2023 to around $41,252 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hr Professional salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hr Professional Over Time

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2023
$41,492
2024
$41,582
2025
$41,252
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2023 $41,492
2024 $41,582
2025 $41,252
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