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Human Resources Generalist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 1,081 open job postings for Human Resources Generalist roles at 830 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 40 more postings in CAD (median CA$70.4K), 3 more postings in AUD (median A$96.4K), 1 more posting in EUR. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Human Resources Generalist: postings by posted pay1,036 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $45K to $105K. Median $72.5K; middle half $62.4K–$82.5K.Median $72.5K$45K$105K

Postings per pay band: $45K–$50K: 57; $50K–$55K: 52; $55K–$60K: 100; $60K–$65K: 105; $65K–$70K: 121; $70K–$75K: 143; $75K–$80K: 128; $80K–$85K: 110; $85K–$90K: 81; $90K–$95K: 30; $95K–$100K: 34; $100K–$105K: 75.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$52K median, $48.7K–$67.5K typical, 17 postingsEntry level: middle half $48.7K–$67.5K, median $52K
  2. Mid level$70K median, $60.3K–$80K typical, 897 postingsMid level: middle half $60.3K–$80K, median $70K
  3. Senior$87.6K median, $78.3K–$100K typical, 120 postingsSenior: middle half $78.3K–$100K, median $87.6K

Companies hiring

  1. Freeport McMoRan$104K median, $89.5K–$104K typical, 15 postingsFreeport McMoRan: middle half $89.5K–$104K, median $104K
  2. PSC$31.10/hr ($64.7K/yr) median, $27.16–$34.22/hr typical, 14 postingsPSC: middle half $27.16–$34.22/hr, median $31.10/hr ($64.7K/yr)
  3. Ultimate Staffing Services$57.5K median, $57.5K–$80K typical, 13 postingsUltimate Staffing Services: middle half $57.5K–$80K, median $57.5K
  4. Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria$42.34/hr ($88.1K/yr) median, $42.34–$42.34/hr typical, 8 postingsFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria: middle half $42.34–$42.34/hr, median $42.34/hr ($88.1K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. Freeport McMoRan · $104K median, 15 postings
  2. State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services · $104K median, 3 postings
  3. Cascade Living Group · $96.7K median, 4 postings
  4. Atlantic Group · $95K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$72.5K median, $62.4K–$82.5K typical, 999 postingsUnited States: middle half $62.4K–$82.5K, median $72.5K
  2. California$80K median, $72.8K–$88.1K typical, 157 postingsCalifornia: middle half $72.8K–$88.1K, median $80K
  3. Texas$71K median, $57.5K–$82.5K typical, 58 postingsTexas: middle half $57.5K–$82.5K, median $71K
  4. New York$75K median, $65.5K–$82.5K typical, 57 postingsNew York: middle half $65.5K–$82.5K, median $75K
  5. Remote$77.5K median, $67.6K–$87.5K typical, 47 postingsRemote: middle half $67.6K–$87.5K, median $77.5K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $77.5K median, $67.6K–$87.5K typical, from 44 postings. On-site: $75K median, $65K–$85.4K typical, from 423 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$75.3K median, $60K–$82.5K typical, 16 postings2–4 years: middle half $60K–$82.5K, median $75.3K

Newest Human Resources Generalist postings

  1. Human Resources GeneralistFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria · Rohnert Park, CA · $35.29–$49.40/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Human Resources GeneralistPolk County (WI) · Wisconsin · $68.4K–$78.7K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Human Resources GeneralistCareworks Health Services · Huntington Beach, CA · $38.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Human Resources Generalist - RecruiterSafe Children Coalition · Sarasota, FL · $55K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Human Resources GeneralistPearl Hospitality · Houston, TX · $18.00–$20.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Human Resources Generalist make?

The median posted base pay for Human Resources Generalist jobs is $72.5K a year, from 1,081 job postings with pay at 830 companies.

What is the typical Human Resources Generalist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $62.4K–$82.5K. The top 10% list $95K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $54.1K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Human Resources Generalist jobs?

By median posted pay: Freeport McMoRan ($104K), State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services ($104K), Cascade Living Group ($96.7K).

How does Human Resources Generalist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $52K, Mid level $70K, Senior $87.6K.

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