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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Human Resources Specialists Salary in California

In California, human resources specialists earn a median of $81,810 per year.

Median (California)
$81,810
Bottom 10%
$50,250
Top 10%
$152,010
Employed in California
104,880

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, human resources specialists earn a median of $81,810 — 12% above the national median of $72,910. Locally the range runs $50,250 to $152,010. About 104,880 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #4 of 53 states for human resources specialists pay — roughly the 94th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $102,500) by 25%. State employment of about 104,880 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$72,910
US bottom 10%
$45,440
US top 10%
$126,540

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Monitoring

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