Human Resources Specialists Salary in California
Human Resources Specialists in California earn a median of $83,500 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 104,000
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,770; the top 10% earn over $151,410. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Human Resources Managers$170,080 median in California
- Labor Relations Specialists$105,810 median in California
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57,590 median in California
- Compliance Managers$174,560 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$91,410 median in California
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$89,000 median in California
Human Resources Specialists pay in California
How much do human resources specialists make in California?
The median is $83,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,770 and the top 10% earn over $151,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.