Human Resources Specialist Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median human resources specialist in the Birmingham area earns $67,880 a year ($32.63 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 5% above the Alabama median ($64,940). Half of the 3,060 human resources specialists there earn between $55,550 and $86,810.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,590 | $41,890 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $55,550 | $50,930 | $58,610 |
| Median | $67,880 | $64,940 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $86,810 | $85,030 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $112,420 | $112,880 | $128,720 |
| Average | $74,640 | $72,590 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 3,060 | 11,080 | 912,430 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 42nd 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.