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HR Specialist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$65,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.54/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
17,110
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,289 #40 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Indiana, explained

Human resources specialists in Indiana earn a median of $65,600 per year ($31.54 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $44,810, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $106,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $65,600 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $65,600 is worth about $70,289 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #40 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,810
$21.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,600
$31.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,830
$51.36/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $65,600 $70,289
Illinois $76,820 $76,852 −$11,220
Ohio $70,180 $75,646 −$4,580
Michigan $69,520 $72,253 −$3,920
Kentucky $69,010 $76,543 −$3,410

HR Specialist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Indiana?

Human resources specialists in Indiana earn a median of $65,600 per year ($31.54 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Indiana pay human resources specialists well?

At $65,600, Indiana pays 14% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 17,110 work in the state.

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