Human Resources Specialist Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median human resources specialist in the Virginia Beach area earns $76,240 a year ($36.65 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($75,940) and 7% below the Virginia median ($82,090). Half of the 4,290 human resources specialists there earn between $59,220 and $97,780.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,210 | $48,530 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $59,220 | $62,070 | $58,610 |
| Median | $76,240 | $82,090 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $97,780 | $108,970 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $120,530 | $136,660 | $128,720 |
| Average | $79,850 | $89,620 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 4,290 | 28,540 | 912,430 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 21st 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
- Richmond, VA: $79,340
- 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
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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.