Human Resources Salaries.
10 roles. 81 cities.
National salary data. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$245,000
Chief Human Resources Officer
Industry Median
$120,000
HR Compliance Engineer
Entry Level
$70,000
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Last updated June 2026.
The human resources industry includes 10 tracked roles with national median salaries ranging from $70,000 to $245,000. The highest-paying role is Chief Human Resources Officer at $245,000 national median. Human resources professionals manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment through development and retention.
About human resources salaries
Human resources professionals manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment through development and retention. The field has evolved from administrative functions to strategic business partnership. HR leaders who can leverage AI for talent analytics, design competitive compensation structures, and drive organizational transformation command premium salaries.
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