Human Resources Specialists wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Human Resources Specialists job reaches Level III at $89,628 to $97,927 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 13-1071 · 2 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Human Resources Specialists (SOC 13-1071), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$61,797$79,852$97,927$115,981
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$56,868$73,237$89,628$105,997

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What this occupation covers

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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