Human Resources Assistant salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A human resources assistant earns a median of $50,610 a year ($24.33 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $52,250. About 90,220 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $50,610
- Gross pay
- $1,946.54
- Federal income tax
- −$149.74
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$120.69
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.22
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,647.89
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $50,610
- Federal
- $3,893
- FICA
- $3,872
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $42,845
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Human Resources Assistant salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,050 | $60,130 | 610 |
| California | $57,590 | $58,630 | 11,490 |
| Washington | $57,390 | $58,910 | 2,350 |
| Maryland | $56,880 | $56,420 | 1,480 |
| Alaska | $56,510 | $58,730 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $56,370 | $56,070 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $55,840 | $56,100 | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $54,880 | $55,700 | 1,660 |
| Minnesota | $54,520 | $55,170 | 3,380 |
| New Jersey | $54,410 | $54,620 | 4,000 |
| Connecticut | $54,130 | $56,200 | 910 |
| Oregon | $53,550 | $54,190 | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $53,000 | $53,770 | 110 |
| New York | $52,920 | $55,210 | 8,800 |
| Virginia | $51,950 | $53,420 | 2,160 |
| Vermont | $51,810 | $52,500 | 140 |
| Idaho | $51,770 | $53,050 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $51,400 | $51,560 | 470 |
| Delaware | $50,850 | $52,800 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $50,400 | $50,460 | 1,240 |
| Montana | $50,070 | $51,640 | 140 |
| Maine | $49,710 | $50,910 | 490 |
| Wyoming | $49,660 | $49,730 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $49,650 | $48,790 | 620 |
| Kansas | $49,630 | $49,150 | 660 |
| Hawaii | $49,260 | $51,130 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,800 | $50,180 | 2,700 |
| Wisconsin | $48,690 | $49,770 | 1,890 |
| Iowa | $48,490 | $48,710 | 920 |
| Florida | $48,330 | $49,590 | 3,210 |
| Illinois | $48,310 | $51,070 | 4,140 |
| Ohio | $48,310 | $50,610 | 2,770 |
| Michigan | $48,250 | $49,370 | 1,890 |
| North Carolina | $48,190 | $48,890 | 2,790 |
| Missouri | $47,960 | $49,900 | 1,090 |
| Nevada | $47,900 | $49,280 | 1,390 |
| Arizona | $47,890 | $49,470 | 1,490 |
| Indiana | $47,850 | $48,590 | 1,870 |
| Texas | $47,540 | $48,410 | 5,890 |
| Louisiana | $47,490 | $48,040 | 750 |
| Nebraska | $47,130 | $47,650 | 440 |
| Georgia | $46,830 | $48,100 | 2,510 |
| Arkansas | $46,190 | $47,090 | 720 |
| Utah | $45,790 | $47,480 | 700 |
| Tennessee | $45,760 | $47,180 | 3,930 |
| South Carolina | $45,300 | $45,560 | 1,190 |
| South Dakota | $45,150 | $45,870 | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $44,950 | $47,420 | 600 |
| Mississippi | $44,780 | $45,670 | 1,010 |
| West Virginia | $42,990 | $44,640 | 480 |
| Alabama | $42,140 | $44,270 | 960 |
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BLS occupation: Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 43-4161). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.33; the average is $25.12.
Which state pays human resources assistants the most?
District of Columbia ($59,050 median), followed by California and Washington.
What is the salary range for a human resources assistant?
The bottom 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $68,280 a year.
How much is $50,610 after taxes?
About $42,845 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,111 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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