What are the main factors that influence an HR Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change An HR Associate's salary?

An HR Associate's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $45,048, a Human Resources Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $53,551, a HR Associate (3-5 years)earns $62,027, a Human Resources Supervisor (5+ years)earns $108,122, a Human Resources Manager (5+ years)earns $126,367,

What are the highest paying states for an HR Associate?

HR Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HR Associate roles are District of Columbia $68,353, California $68,094, Massachusetts $67,186. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HR Associate roles make?

Salaries for HR Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Hr Director: $124,898; Associate HR Manager: $121,451; HR Business Associate: $68,015; Associate, HR Business Partner: $65,478; Associate Hr Generalist: $59,509.

HR Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does an HR Associate make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an HR Associate in Delaware is $62,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,575 to $69,211
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,252

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HR Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,211	$5,768	$1,331	$33
Average	$62,519	$5,210	$1,202	$30
25th Percentile	$55,575	$4,631	$1,069	$27

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Key Factors That Influence HR Associate Salaries

An HR Associate'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 Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an HR Associate'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): $45,048
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,551
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,027
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,122
Expert (over 8 years): $126,367

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level HR Associate	$45,048
Human Res... Level HR Associate	$53,551
HR Associ... Level HR Associate	$62,027
Human Res... Level HR Associate	$108,122
Human Res... Level HR Associate	$126,367

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

District of Columbia: $68,353.
California: $68,094.
Massachusetts: $67,186.

District of Columbia $68,353 California $68,094 Massachusetts $67,186 Washington $66,939 New Jersey $66,914 Alaska $66,828 Connecticut $65,976 New York $65,630

Hawaii $64,525 Rhode Island $64,007 Maryland $63,655 Minnesota $63,173 Colorado $62,988 Illinois $62,926 Oregon $62,692 Delaware $62,519

New Hampshire $62,410 Virginia $62,167 Pennsylvania $61,457 Nevada $61,099 North Dakota $60,982 Michigan $60,797 Wisconsin $60,729 Vermont $60,593

Texas $60,216 Maine $60,192 Arizona $60,154 Ohio $60,111 Georgia $59,543 Indiana $59,259 Wyoming $59,204 Utah $59,117

Iowa $59,080 Kansas $58,784 Louisiana $58,698 North Carolina $58,667 Missouri $58,654 Florida $58,414 Montana $58,284 Nebraska $58,160

Kentucky $58,093 South Carolina $57,846 Tennessee $57,691 Idaho $57,630 New Mexico $57,179 Oklahoma $57,080 Alabama $56,716 South Dakota $56,105

Arkansas $55,771 West Virginia $55,592 Mississippi $55,055

Top Paying Cities for HR Associates

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: $64,704
Little Creek: $64,106
Magnolia: $64,371

Lincoln, DE $64,704 Little Creek, DE $64,106 Magnolia, DE $64,371 Milford, DE $64,704 Marydel, DE $63,865 Millsboro, DE $64,704 Millville, DE $65,136 Milton, DE $64,704

Nassau, DE $64,704 Ocean View, DE $65,136 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,136 Seaford, DE $64,025 Selbyville, DE $65,136 Smyrna, DE $63,791 Viola, DE $64,371 Woodside, DE $64,186

Bear, DE $63,321 Newark, DE $63,346 Claymont, DE $63,396 Delaware City, DE $63,346 Hockessin, DE $63,396 Kirkwood, DE $63,346 Middletown, DE $63,661 Montchanin, DE $63,396

New Castle, DE $63,396 Odessa, DE $63,747 Port Penn, DE $63,173 Rockland, DE $63,396 Saint Georges, DE $63,346 Townsend, DE $63,655 Winterthur, DE $63,396 Lewes, DE $64,704

Wilmington, DE $63,396 Dover, DE $64,075 Dover Afb, DE $64,223 Bethany Beach, DE $65,136 Bethel, DE $64,025 Bridgeville, DE $64,704 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,143 Cheswold, DE $63,926

Clayton, DE $63,766 Dagsboro, DE $65,136 Delmar, DE $64,025 Ellendale, DE $64,704 Felton, DE $64,704 Fenwick Island, DE $65,136 Frankford, DE $65,136 Frederica, DE $64,704

Georgetown, DE $64,704 Greenwood, DE $64,704 Harbeson, DE $64,704 Harrington, DE $64,704 Hartly, DE $63,735 Houston, DE $64,704 Kenton, DE $63,766 Laurel, DE $64,025

Yorklyn, DE $63,396

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

Understanding how an HR Associate'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

$55,575

Average $62,519/year

$69,211

$4,631

Average $5,210/month

$5,768

$1,069

Average $1,202/week

$1,331

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,211	$5,768	$1,331	$33
Average	$62,519	$5,210	$1,202	$30
25th Percentile	$55,575	$4,631	$1,069	$27

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