Human Resources Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Human Resources Advisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resources Advisor in the United States is $52,208 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,154
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,750 to $58,461
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,781
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Human Resources Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,461 $4,872 $1,124 $28
Average $52,208 $4,351 $1,004 $25
25th Percentile $46,750 $3,896 $899 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Human Resources Advisor Salaries

A Human Resources Advisor'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 Human Resources Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resources Advisor'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): $51,748
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,112
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,004
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,526
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,820
Levels Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resources Advisor$51,748
HR Servic... Level Human Resources Advisor$60,112
HR Servic... Level Human Resources Advisor$71,004
HR Servic... Level Human Resources Advisor$84,526
HR Servic... Level Human Resources Advisor$87,820
$51,748 0 yr
$60,112 < 2 yrs
$71,004 2-4 yrs
$84,526 5-8 yrs
$87,820 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Human Resources Advisors

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: $65,850
  • San Francisco: $65,202
  • Oakland: $63,756

What Skills Can Increase a Human Resources Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.85% 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.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • HRIS (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.85%
Container 2.71%
HRIS 2.21%
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 Human Resources Advisor's salary.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizing
$63,171
21%
Partnering
$62,649
20%
Leadership
$60,561
16%
Analysis
$58,995
13%
Planning
$58,995
13%
Initiative
$57,951
11%
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How Education impacts a Human Resources Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Human Resources Advisors 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 Human Resources Advisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $49,973 and $53,773).

Human Resources Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Human Resources Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 17.0%
High School 17.0%
Associates 5.7%
Bachelors 52.8%
Masters 24.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Human Resources Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resources Advisor'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 Human Resources Advisor

Salaries for a Human Resources Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,956 in 2023 to around $58,760 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Human Resources Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Human Resources Advisor Over Time

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