2023 Data

Human Resources Specialist Salary in Denver, CO

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$74,568

10.2% vs national

Hourly Rate

$35.85

/hour

Jobs in Area

673

employed

Salary Range$49,766 - $109,790
10th %Median90th %

Human Resources Specialist Salary Range in Denver, CO

Annual Salary Range

$75k

$50k

10th percentile

$60k

25th

$91k

75th

$110k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$49,766$23.93
25th Percentile$59,907$28.80
Median (50th Percentile)$74,568$35.85
75th Percentile$91,443$43.96
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$109,790$52.78
Average (Mean)$81,471$39.17

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Human Resources Specialist salary in Denver, CO is $74,568 per year or $35.85 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Denver, CO Compares

vs National Average

$67,650

+10.2%

vs Colorado Average

$62,681

+19.0%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$62,980

-15.5%

Cost of living in Denver, CO is 18.4% above the national average.

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