Leave Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Leave Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Leave Specialist in the United States is $58,171 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,483
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,477 to $65,139
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,382
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Leave Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,139 $5,428 $1,253 $31
Average $58,171 $4,848 $1,119 $28
25th Percentile $51,477 $4,290 $990 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Leave Specialist Salaries

A Leave 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Leave Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Leave 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): $49,625
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,658
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,087
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,127
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,282
Levels Salary
HR Servic... Level Leave Specialist$49,625
Leave Spe... Level Leave Specialist$57,658
HR Servic... Level Leave Specialist$68,087
HR Servic... Level Leave Specialist$81,127
HR Servic... Level Leave Specialist$84,282
$49,625 0 yr
$57,658 < 2 yrs
$68,087 2-4 yrs
$81,127 5-8 yrs
$84,282 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Leave 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: $73,370
  • San Francisco: $72,567
  • Oakland: $71,038

What Skills Can Increase a Leave Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.01% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.57% 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.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.01%
Microsoft Office 2.57%
Auditing 1.54%
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 Leave Specialist's salary.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Complex Problem Solving
$73,295
26%
Talent Acquisition
$62,824
8%
Talent Management
$62,824
8%
Employee Relations
$62,824
8%
Employment Law
$62,242
7%
Partnering
$62,242
7%
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Leave Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Leave Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Chemicals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Leave Specialist positions in Energy & Utilities or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Leave Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Leave Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$69,805$34.020%
Chemicals$66,896$32.015%
Transportation$66,314$32.014%
MFG Durable$65,151$31.012%
Biotechnology$63,988$31.010%

How Education impacts a Leave Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Leave Specialists 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 Leave Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,246 and $61,482).

Leave Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Leave Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 9.1%
High School 13.6%
Associates 9.1%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 18.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Leave Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Leave 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Leave Specialist

Salaries for a Leave Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $66,643 in 2023 to around $66,837 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Leave Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Leave Specialist Over Time

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2023
$66,643
2024
$66,982
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2024 $66,982
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