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HR Specialist Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$64,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.22/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
11,080
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,112 #32 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Alabama, explained

Human resources specialists in Alabama earn a median of $64,940 per year ($31.22 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $41,890, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $112,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $64,940 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $64,940 is worth about $73,112 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #32 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,890
$20.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,940
$31.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$112,880
$54.27/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $64,940 $73,112
Georgia $70,570 $73,287 −$5,630
Tennessee $67,370 $73,332 −$2,430
Florida $66,410 $64,218 −$1,470
Mississippi $60,300 $69,348 +$4,640

HR Specialist in Alabama: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Alabama?

Human resources specialists in Alabama earn a median of $64,940 per year ($31.22 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Alabama pay human resources specialists well?

At $64,940, Alabama pays 14% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 11,080 work in the state.

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