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How much does a human resources specialist make in New York?

$89,780a year

Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $43.16 an hour or $7,482 a month.

Hourly
$43.16
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
9 of 393
Jobs in the area
52,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,140Median: $89,780Highest 10%: $155,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,140$27.95
25th$70,210$33.75
Median$89,780$43.16
75th$124,100$59.68
90th$155,500$74.75

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for human resources specialists.

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
Human Resources Specialist salary in New York Human Resources Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in New York

Same field, median yearly pay.

Personal Financial Advisor$170,100
Financial Risk Specialist$139,700
Credit Analyst$136,500
Financial Examiner$133,400
Financial and Investment Analyst$128,900
Project Management Specialist$126,700
Management Analyst$124,400
Financial Specialist$109,600
Labor Relations Specialist$107,500
Accountant and Auditor$105,700
Salaries for every job in New York, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in New York?

The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $43.16 ($89,780 a year).

Do human resources specialists make more in New York than the national average?

Yes: $89,780 against $75,940 nationally, 18% more.

How does New York compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $84,380, so New York pays 6% more.

Where does New York rank for human resources specialist pay?

9 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a human resources specialist make starting out in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,500 or more.

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.