▼14%
$55,108
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$42k
MEDIAN
$55k
90%
$72k
The average salary for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist is $55,108
Base Salary
$42k - $72k
Bonus
$499 - $7k
Profit Sharing
$357 - $5k
Commission
$0 - $24k
Total Pay
$39k - $72k
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Gender Breakdown
Female
87.2%
Male
11.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
82%
Dental
76%
Vision
69%
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