▼13%
$56,140
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$43k
MEDIAN
$56k
90%
$72k
The average salary for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist is $56,140
Base Salary
$43k - $72k
Bonus
$512 - $7k
Profit Sharing
$404 - $5k
Commission
$724 - $18k
Total Pay
$41k - $73k
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Gender Breakdown
Female
86.8%
Male
12.1%
Prefer to self-define
1.0%
This data is based on 5,796 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
81%
Dental
75%
Vision
69%
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