Human Resources Specialist Salary in New York, NY
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$83,250
Hourly Rate
$40.02
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,410
employed
Human Resources Specialist Salary Range in New York, NY
Annual Salary Range
$54k
10th percentile
$67k
25th
$102k
75th
$117k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $54,112 | $26.02 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,710 | $32.07 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $83,250 | $40.02 |
| 75th Percentile | $102,158 | $49.11 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $116,668 | $56.09 |
| Average (Mean) | $88,908 | $42.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Human Resources Specialist salary in New York, NY is $83,250 per year or $40.02 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How New York, NY Compares
vs National Average
$67,650
vs New York Average
$69,010
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$64,685
Cost of living in New York, NY is 28.7% above the national average.
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