How much does a human resources specialist make in New York?
$84,380a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in New York. That is $40.57 an hour or $7,032 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.57
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,040Median: $84,380Highest 10%: $150,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| 25th | $65,260 | $31.38 | |
| Median | $84,380 | $40.57 | |
| 75th | $118,400 | $56.91 | |
| 90th | $150,000 | $72.11 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $89,780 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,840 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,190 |
| Albany, NY | $77,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,590 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,140 |
| Ithaca, NY | $75,270 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,510 |
| Watertown, NY | $73,920 |
| Utica, NY | $72,420 |
| Elmira, NY | $72,160 |
| Kingston, NY | $72,040 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $68,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $111,000 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $85,630 |
| 3. Washington | $84,550 |
| 4. New York | $84,380 |
| 5. Maryland | $83,910 |
| 6. California | $83,500 |
| 7. Connecticut | $82,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $40.57 ($84,380 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $84,380 against $75,940 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New York rank for human resources specialist pay?
New York ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays human resources specialists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $89,780 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.