Human Resources Specialist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 11K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$64,950
$31.226/hr
vs National Average
$68,925
-5.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $103K
11K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Human Resources Specialist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,680 |
| 25th percentile | $49,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,950 |
| 75th percentile | $82,220 |
| 90th percentile | $103,400 |
Historical Salary Trend — Human Resources Specialist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,200 |
| 2023 | $61,650 |
| 2024 | $64,950 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,200 | $63,710 |
| 2023 | $61,650 | $66,356 |
| 2024 | $64,950 | $68,925 |