verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HR Specialist Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$70,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.93/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
32,110
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,287 #31 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Georgia, explained

Human resources specialists in Georgia earn a median of $70,570 per year ($33.93 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $44,580, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $125,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $70,570 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $70,570 is worth about $73,287 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #31 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,580
$21.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,570
$33.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,540
$60.36/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $70,570 $73,287
North Carolina $73,070 $77,465 −$2,500
Tennessee $67,370 $73,332 +$3,200
Florida $66,410 $64,218 +$4,160
South Carolina $65,370 $69,729 +$5,200
Alabama $64,940 $73,112 +$5,630

HR Specialist in Georgia: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Georgia?

Human resources specialists in Georgia earn a median of $70,570 per year ($33.93 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Georgia pay human resources specialists well?

At $70,570, Georgia pays 7% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 32,110 work in the state.

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