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Human Resources Specialists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Human Resources Specialists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$83,500
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.1% vs 2024
$95,180
Mean Salary
$83,500
Median Salary
$40.14
Hourly Rate
104,000 people work as Human Resources Specialists in California
Human Resources Specialists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Human Resources Specialists in California earn a median salary of $83,500 per year ($6,958/month).
This is 14.9% above the national average of $72,641.
California ranks #6 out of 51 states for Human Resources Specialists pay.
Approximately 104,000 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Human Resources Specialists
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Personnel and Human Resources
4.62
Administrative
3.94
Administration and Management
3.83
English Language
3.81
Customer and Personal Service
3.49
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(46.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Human Resources Specialists in California
Salaries for Human Resources Specialists in California range from $52,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $151,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $66,060 and $117,430.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Human Resources Specialists in California is $83,500 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $95,180.
What is the salary range for a Human Resources Specialists in California?
Salaries for Human Resources Specialists in California range from $52,770 at the 10th percentile to $151,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $66,060 and $117,430.
What is the starting salary for a Human Resources Specialists in California?
Entry-level Human Resources Specialists positions in California typically start around $52,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $66,060 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Human Resources Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 104,000 people are employed as Human Resources Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Human Resources Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Human Resources Specialists in California is approximately $40.14 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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