Human Resources Specialist Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median human resources specialist in the Seattle area earns $92,770 a year ($44.60 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($75,940) and 10% above the Washington median ($84,550). Half of the 14,120 human resources specialists there earn between $73,860 and $124,380.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,610 | $57,030 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $73,860 | $69,200 | $58,610 |
| Median | $92,770 | $84,550 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $124,380 | $110,550 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $153,960 | $136,070 | $128,720 |
| Average | $99,220 | $94,000 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 14,120 | 22,770 | 912,430 |
Seattle, WA ranks 4th 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
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- New York, NY: $89,780
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
- Denver, CO: $82,550
- Baltimore, MD: $82,380
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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.