Human Resources Specialists Salary in Virginia
Human Resources Specialists in Virginia earn a median of $82,090 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,540
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,530; the top 10% earn over $136,660. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Human Resources Managers$165,980 median in Virginia
- Labor Relations Specialists$98,730 median in Virginia
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51,950 median in Virginia
- Compliance Managers$166,230 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81,190 median in Virginia
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80,330 median in Virginia
Human Resources Specialists pay in Virginia
How much do human resources specialists make in Virginia?
The median is $82,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,530 and the top 10% earn over $136,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.