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HR Specialist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$66,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.93/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
62,730
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,218 #50 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Florida, explained

Human resources specialists in Florida earn a median of $66,410 per year ($31.93 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $44,920, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $115,920. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $66,410 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $66,410 is worth about $64,218 in national buying power — ranking Florida #50 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,920
$21.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,410
$31.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,920
$55.73/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $66,410 $64,218
Georgia $70,570 $73,287 −$4,160
Alabama $64,940 $73,112 +$1,470

HR Specialist in Florida: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Florida?

Human resources specialists in Florida earn a median of $66,410 per year ($31.93 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Florida pay human resources specialists well?

At $66,410, Florida pays 13% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 62,730 work in the state.

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