Talent Operations Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Talent Operations Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Talent Operations Specialist in the United States is $73,416 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Talent Operations Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,005
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,122 to $76,342
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,839
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Talent Operations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $76,342 $6,362 $1,468 $37
Average $73,416 $6,118 $1,412 $35
25th Percentile $62,122 $5,177 $1,195 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Talent Operations Specialist Salaries

A Talent Operations Specialist'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 Talent Operations Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Talent Operations Specialist'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): $70,749
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,063
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,385
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,419
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,492
Levels Salary
Entry Level Talent Operations Specialist$70,749
Intermediate Level Talent Operations Specialist$71,063
Senior Level Talent Operations Specialist$74,385
Specialist Level Talent Operations Specialist$75,419
Expert Level Talent Operations Specialist$75,492
$70,749 0 yr
$71,063 < 2 yrs
$74,385 2-4 yrs
$75,419 5-8 yrs
$75,492 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Talent Operations Specialists

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: $92,600
  • San Francisco: $91,689
  • Oakland: $89,656

What Skills Can Increase a Talent Operations Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Interviewing (Mentioned in 4.91% Job Postings): The ability and process of conducting a conversation to gather information to facilitate all kinds of decision-making.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Advertising (Mentioned in 1.08% Job Postings): Advertising is a marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.:465 Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services. Advertising is differentiated from public relations in that an advertiser pays for and has control over the message. It differs from personal selling in that the message is non-personal, i.e., not directed to a particular individual.:661,672 Advertising is communicated through various mass media, including traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor advertising or direct mail; and new media such as search results, blogs, social media, websites or text messages. The actual presentation of the message in a medium is referred to as an advertisement, or "ad" or advert for short. Commercial ads often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees or shareholders that a company is viable or successful.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Interviewing 4.91%
Microsoft Office 2.33%
Advertising 1.08%
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 Talent Operations Specialist's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$76,353
4%
Insight
$76,353
4%
Resource Management
$75,618
3%
Technical Recruiting
$74,884
2%
Partnering
$74,884
2%
Leadership
$74,884
2%
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Talent Operations Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Talent Operations Specialist'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 Talent Operations Specialist

Salaries for a Talent Operations Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $68,136 in 2023 to around $68,187 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Talent Operations Specialist salary trends, .

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