2023 Data

Human Resources Specialist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$75,437

11.5% vs national

Hourly Rate

$36.27

/hour

Jobs in Area

1,184

employed

Salary Range$49,632 - $105,542
10th %Median90th %

Human Resources Specialist Salary Range in Los Angeles, CA

Annual Salary Range

$75k

$50k

10th percentile

$62k

25th

$88k

75th

$106k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$49,632$23.86
25th Percentile$61,971$29.79
Median (50th Percentile)$75,437$36.27
75th Percentile$88,391$42.50
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$105,542$50.74
Average (Mean)$80,170$38.54

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Human Resources Specialist salary in Los Angeles, CA is $75,437 per year or $36.27 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Los Angeles, CA Compares

vs National Average

$67,650

+11.5%

vs California Average

$71,917

+4.9%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$51,563

-31.6%

Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 46.3% above the national average.

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