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HR Generalist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 963 open job postings for HR Generalist roles at 690 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 28 more postings in EUR (median €42K), 23 more postings in SGD (median SGD 48K), 22 more postings in CAD (median CA$77.9K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

HR Generalist: postings by posted pay866 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $50K to $115K. Median $72.5K; middle half $63.5K–$83.7K.Median $72.5K$50K$115K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$55K: 70; $55K–$60K: 74; $60K–$65K: 93; $65K–$70K: 103; $70K–$75K: 127; $75K–$80K: 103; $80K–$85K: 86; $85K–$90K: 50; $90K–$95K: 40; $95K–$100K: 24; $100K–$105K: 21; $105K–$110K: 26; $110K–$115K: 49.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$60.8K median, $56.2K–$72.5K typical, 33 postingsEntry level: middle half $56.2K–$72.5K, median $60.8K
  2. Mid level$70K median, $62.5K–$80K typical, 680 postingsMid level: middle half $62.5K–$80K, median $70K
  3. Senior$90K median, $80.2K–$101K typical, 150 postingsSenior: middle half $80.2K–$101K, median $90K

Companies hiring

  1. HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS$27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr) median, $27.00–$27.00/hr typical, 16 postingsHEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS: middle half $27.00–$27.00/hr, median $27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr)
  2. Medline Industries$72.5K median, $72.5K–$91.5K typical, 14 postingsMedline Industries: middle half $72.5K–$91.5K, median $72.5K
  3. The Pivot Group$69.5K median, $66.5K–$70.5K typical, 9 postingsThe Pivot Group: middle half $66.5K–$70.5K, median $69.5K
  4. Vaco$80K median, $70K–$82.5K typical, 9 postingsVaco: middle half $70K–$82.5K, median $80K

Top-paying companies

  1. HPE · $122K median, 3 postings
  2. MKS · $118K median, 3 postings
  3. Invenergy · $107K median, 3 postings
  4. Eaton · $106K median, 8 postings

By location

  1. United States$72.5K median, $63.5K–$83.8K typical, 837 postingsUnited States: middle half $63.5K–$83.8K, median $72.5K
  2. California$82K median, $70.7K–$97.5K typical, 105 postingsCalifornia: middle half $70.7K–$97.5K, median $82K
  3. Texas$71.5K median, $62K–$80K typical, 58 postingsTexas: middle half $62K–$80K, median $71.5K
  4. New York$71.8K median, $57.5K–$84.7K typical, 53 postingsNew York: middle half $57.5K–$84.7K, median $71.8K
  5. Remote$78K median, $67.5K–$90K typical, 48 postingsRemote: middle half $67.5K–$90K, median $78K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $78K median, $67.5K–$90K typical, from 46 postings. On-site: $73.5K median, $65K–$86.3K typical, from 411 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$70K median, $67.5K–$76K typical, 11 postings2–4 years: middle half $67.5K–$76K, median $70K
  2. 5–7 years$90K median, $72.5K–$105K typical, 12 postings5–7 years: middle half $72.5K–$105K, median $90K

Newest HR Generalist postings

  1. HR Generalist - Walker AreaThe Pivot Group · Walker, MI · $53K–$80K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Lead HR Generalist (EMNRD #5265)PSC · Santa Fe, NM · $30.11–$45.16/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. HR GeneralistRMH Systems · Waukee, IA · $55K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. HR GeneralistUltimate Staffing · San Jose, CA · $45.67–$48.08/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. HR Generalist - Employee RelationsDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services · Petersburg, VA · $58K–$72K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a HR Generalist make?

The median posted base pay for HR Generalist jobs is $72.5K a year, from 963 job postings with pay at 690 companies.

What is the typical HR Generalist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $63.5K–$83.7K. The top 10% list $100K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $56.2K or less.

Which companies pay the most for HR Generalist jobs?

By median posted pay: HPE ($122K), MKS ($118K), Invenergy ($107K).

How does HR Generalist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $60.8K, Mid level $70K, Senior $90K.

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