Human Resources Specialist Salary in California
Based on 105K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$81,810
$39.332/hr
vs National Average
$68,925
+18.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $152K
105K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Human Resources Specialist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,250 |
| 25th percentile | $63,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,810 |
| 75th percentile | $115,010 |
| 90th percentile | $152,010 |
Historical Salary Trend — Human Resources Specialist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,470 |
| 2023 | $79,870 |
| 2024 | $81,810 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,470 | $63,710 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | $66,356 |
| 2024 | $81,810 | $68,925 |