Human Resources Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Human Resources Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $69,010 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,900
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,690; the top 10% earn over $107,940. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Human Resources Managers$121,460 median in Kentucky
- Labor Relations Specialists$73,550 median in Kentucky
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50,400 median in Kentucky
- Compliance Managers$122,930 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$64,690 median in Kentucky
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$62,410 median in Kentucky
Human Resources Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do human resources specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $69,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,690 and the top 10% earn over $107,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.