Human Resources Specialist Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median human resources specialist in the Atlanta area earns $75,410 a year ($36.25 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 7% above the Georgia median ($70,570). Half of the 20,920 human resources specialists there earn between $58,490 and $99,990.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,860 | $44,580 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $58,490 | $53,680 | $58,610 |
| Median | $75,410 | $70,570 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $99,990 | $95,610 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $129,200 | $125,540 | $128,720 |
| Average | $81,320 | $77,570 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 20,920 | 32,110 | 912,430 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
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Check my payHuman resources specialist pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $112,140
- San Francisco, CA: $103,140
- Washington, DC: $100,830
- Seattle, WA: $92,770
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- New York, NY: $89,780
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
- Denver, CO: $82,550
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.