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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,590
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.3% vs 2024
$58,630
Mean Salary
$57,590
Median Salary
$27.69
Hourly Rate
11,490 people work as Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California earn a median salary of $57,590 per year ($4,799/month).
This is 15.0% above the national average of $50,083.
California ranks #2 out of 51 states for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay.
Approximately 11,490 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.75
Writing
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Personnel and Human Resources
4.41
Administrative
4.11
Customer and Personal Service
3.74
Administration and Management
3.47
English Language
3.44
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(33.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California
Salaries for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California range from $41,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,470 and $65,560.
Median $57,590
P10: $41,300P25: $48,470P75: $65,560P90: $78,370
10th
$41,300
25th
$48,470
Median
$57,590
75th
$65,560
90th
$78,370
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,300
$19.86
$3,441
25th Percentile
$48,470
$23.30
$4,039
Median (50th)
$57,590
$27.69
$4,799
75th Percentile
$65,560
$31.52
$5,463
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,370
$37.68
$6,530
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,630 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
California ranks #2 of 51 states
$50,083
National avg. for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
How much do Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping make in California?
The median annual salary for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California is $57,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,630.
What is the salary range for a Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California?
Salaries for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California range from $41,300 at the 10th percentile to $78,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,470 and $65,560.
What is the starting salary for a Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California?
Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping positions in California typically start around $41,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 11,490 people are employed as Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in California is approximately $27.69 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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