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HR Generalist salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 837 open job postings for HR Generalist roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest HR Generalist postings in United States

  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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HR Generalist pay in other places

  1. California$82K median, $70.7K–$97.5K typical, 105 postingsCalifornia: middle half $70.7K–$97.5K, median $82K
  2. Texas$71.5K median, $62K–$80K typical, 58 postingsTexas: middle half $62K–$80K, median $71.5K
  3. New York$71.8K median, $57.5K–$84.7K typical, 53 postingsNew York: middle half $57.5K–$84.7K, median $71.8K
  4. Illinois$77.5K median, $70K–$88.5K typical, 41 postingsIllinois: middle half $70K–$88.5K, median $77.5K
  5. Washington$83K median, $73K–$98.8K typical, 33 postingsWashington: middle half $73K–$98.8K, median $83K
  6. Ohio$67.5K median, $63.3K–$75K typical, 31 postingsOhio: middle half $63.3K–$75K, median $67.5K
  7. Virginia$70K median, $65K–$82K typical, 30 postingsVirginia: middle half $65K–$82K, median $70K
  8. CanadaCA$77.9K median, CA$66.5K–CA$85K typical, 30 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a HR Generalist make in United States?

The median posted base pay for HR Generalist jobs in United States is $72.5K a year, from 837 job postings with pay at 592 companies.

What is the typical HR Generalist pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $63.5K–$83.8K. The top 10% list $100K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $56.2K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all HR Generalist jobs?

The median here is $72.5K, against $72.5K across all 963 postings for the role.

How many HR Generalist jobs in United States list pay?

837 open postings at 592 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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