Human Resources Specialist Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median human resources specialist in the San Francisco area earns $103,140 a year ($49.59 an hour), 36% above the U.S. median ($75,940) and 24% above the California median ($83,500). Half of the 16,420 human resources specialists there earn between $79,820 and $136,040.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,500 | $52,770 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $79,820 | $66,060 | $58,610 |
| Median | $103,140 | $83,500 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $136,040 | $117,430 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $171,420 | $151,410 | $128,720 |
| Average | $113,530 | $95,180 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 16,420 | 104,000 | 912,430 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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 Diego, CA: $81,300
- Sacramento, CA: $80,950
- Washington, DC: $100,830
- Seattle, WA: $92,770
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- New York, NY: $89,780
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
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- Marketing Specialist: $123,250
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- Training Specialist: $95,050
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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.