Junior HR Salary in Portland, Maine

How much does a Junior HR make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior HR in Portland, ME is $48,747. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,867 to $54,364, with most professionals earning between $39,423 and $59,477.

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Development and maintenance of internal and external dosimetry program.

September 06, 2022

Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.

November 24, 2022

Provides insight to practices, personalities, skill requirements, organizational structure, and processes effecting the work environment and ability to achieve goals.

January 10, 2023

Assists with company safety program, including development and distribution of safety policies and procedures, entry of hours reports into systems such as ISNetworld, and Veriforce, and assistance with insurance management.

February 05, 2023

Respond to routine issues from the HR Hotline, follow up on routine Leave of Absence and ADA issues with employees.

February 24, 2023

Prepare new hire paperwork ensuring legislation requirements are met.

March 01, 2023

Acts as the point of contact in managing and resolving employee relations issues within the business.

April 24, 2023

Manage system upgrade schedules, understand upgrade documentation and draft feature enhancement communications to user community.

April 24, 2023

Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and programs that improve and enrich the work environment for the HR Department, organization, as a whole, and assigned business units, as appropriate.

April 25, 2023

Support and implement internal bioassay program including issue, receipt and shipment of bioassay samples to off-site vendors Assist employees receiving non-occupational medical treatments to ensure proper processing.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Junior HR in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

43867

54364

48747

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44349

55153

49225

What is the average salary for Junior HR in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior HR in Portland, ME. The base salary for Junior HR ranges from $43,867 to $54,364 with the average base salary of $48,747. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,349 to $55,153 with the average total cash compensation of $49,225.

View Average Salary for Junior HR as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,747	$43,867 - $54,364
Bonus	$478	$482 - $789
Total Pay	$49,225	$44,349 - $55,153

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Junior HR Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,867 - $54,364	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,867 - $54,364	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,431 - $53,824	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,431 - $53,824	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,836 - $54,326	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,779 - $54,256	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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