Human Resources Specialists Salary in New York
Human Resources Specialists in New York earn a median of $84,380 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,610
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,040; the top 10% earn over $149,990. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near New York
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- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83,200 median in New York
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80,640 median in New York
Human Resources Specialists pay in New York
How much do human resources specialists make in New York?
The median is $84,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,040 and the top 10% earn over $149,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.