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

A Human Resources Professional's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $43,608, a Human Resources Professional (1-3 years)earns $51,825, a Human Resources Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $60,029, a Human Resources Supervisor (5+ years)earns $104,649, a Human Resources Manager (5+ years)earns $122,302,

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

Human Resources Professional salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Human Resources Professional roles are District of Columbia $56,231, California $56,018, Massachusetts $55,271. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Human Resources Professional level roles vary by specialization: Director of Human Resources: $173,150; Human Resources Director: $173,145; Human Resources Consultant: $138,106; Regional Human Resources Manager: $111,048; Human Resources Business Partners Supervisor: $107,090.

Human Resources Professional Salary in Delaware

How much does a Human Resources Professional make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resources Professional in Delaware is $51,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,810
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,765 to $58,435
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,606

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Human Resources Professional Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,435	$4,870	$1,124	$28
Average	$51,432	$4,286	$989	$25
25th Percentile	$45,765	$3,814	$880	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Human Resources Professional Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Human Resources Professional Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resources 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): $43,608
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,825
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,029
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,649
Expert (over 8 years): $122,302

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resources Professional	$43,608
Human Res... Level Human Resources Professional	$51,825
Human Res... Level Human Resources Professional	$60,029
Human Res... Level Human Resources Professional	$104,649
Human Res... Level Human Resources Professional	$122,302

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

District of Columbia: $56,231.
California: $56,018.
Massachusetts: $55,271.

District of Columbia $56,231 California $56,018 Massachusetts $55,271 Washington $55,068 New Jersey $55,048 Alaska $54,977 Connecticut $54,276 New York $53,992

Hawaii $53,083 Rhode Island $52,656 Maryland $52,366 Minnesota $51,970 Colorado $51,818 Illinois $51,767 Oregon $51,574 Delaware $51,432

New Hampshire $51,343 Virginia $51,143 Pennsylvania $50,558 Nevada $50,264 North Dakota $50,167 Michigan $50,015 Wisconsin $49,959 Vermont $49,847

Texas $49,538 Maine $49,517 Arizona $49,487 Ohio $49,451 Georgia $48,984 Indiana $48,750 Wyoming $48,705 Utah $48,634

Iowa $48,603 Kansas $48,359 Louisiana $48,288 North Carolina $48,263 Missouri $48,253 Florida $48,055 Montana $47,948 Nebraska $47,846

Kentucky $47,791 South Carolina $47,587 Tennessee $47,460 Idaho $47,410 New Mexico $47,039 Oklahoma $46,958 Alabama $46,658 South Dakota $46,155

Arkansas $45,881 West Virginia $45,734 Mississippi $45,292

Top Paying Cities for Human Resources 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:

Lincoln: $53,230
Little Creek: $52,737
Magnolia: $52,956

Lincoln, DE $53,230 Little Creek, DE $52,737 Magnolia, DE $52,956 Milford, DE $53,230 Marydel, DE $52,539 Millsboro, DE $53,230 Millville, DE $53,585 Milton, DE $53,230

Nassau, DE $53,230 Ocean View, DE $53,585 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,585 Seaford, DE $52,671 Selbyville, DE $53,585 Smyrna, DE $52,478 Viola, DE $52,956 Woodside, DE $52,803

Bear, DE $52,092 Newark, DE $52,113 Claymont, DE $52,153 Delaware City, DE $52,113 Hockessin, DE $52,153 Kirkwood, DE $52,113 Middletown, DE $52,372 Montchanin, DE $52,153

New Castle, DE $52,153 Odessa, DE $52,443 Port Penn, DE $51,970 Rockland, DE $52,153 Saint Georges, DE $52,113 Townsend, DE $52,366 Winterthur, DE $52,153 Lewes, DE $53,230

Wilmington, DE $52,153 Dover, DE $52,712 Dover Afb, DE $52,834 Bethany Beach, DE $53,585 Bethel, DE $52,671 Bridgeville, DE $53,230 Camden Wyoming, DE $52,768 Cheswold, DE $52,590

Clayton, DE $52,458 Dagsboro, DE $53,585 Delmar, DE $52,671 Ellendale, DE $53,230 Felton, DE $53,230 Fenwick Island, DE $53,585 Frankford, DE $53,585 Frederica, DE $53,230

Georgetown, DE $53,230 Greenwood, DE $53,230 Harbeson, DE $53,230 Harrington, DE $53,230 Hartly, DE $52,432 Houston, DE $53,230 Kenton, DE $52,458 Laurel, DE $52,671

Yorklyn, DE $52,153

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

Understanding how a Human Resources 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 January 01, 2026

$45,765

Average $51,432/year

$58,435

$3,814

Average $4,286/month

$4,870

$880

Average $989/week

$1,124

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,435	$4,870	$1,124	$28
Average	$51,432	$4,286	$989	$25
25th Percentile	$45,765	$3,814	$880	$22

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