HR specialist salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for human resources specialists and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $67,138 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $84,550 | $67,138 | $5,595 | 22,770 |
| Massachusetts | $85,630 | $64,715 | $5,393 | 27,300 |
| New York | $84,380 | $63,803 | $5,317 | 54,610 |
| Alaska | $76,990 | $62,992 | $5,249 | 1,420 |
| Virginia | $82,090 | $62,674 | $5,223 | 28,540 |
| California | $83,500 | $62,614 | $5,218 | 104,000 |
| New Jersey | $80,690 | $61,808 | $5,151 | 21,690 |
| Illinois | $76,820 | $59,215 | $4,935 | 35,430 |
| Nevada | $71,610 | $59,208 | $4,934 | 6,520 |
| New Hampshire | $70,840 | $58,666 | $4,889 | 4,270 |
| North Carolina | $73,070 | $57,765 | $4,814 | 31,140 |
| Texas | $68,920 | $57,315 | $4,776 | 84,930 |
| Ohio | $70,180 | $56,485 | $4,707 | 33,500 |
| South Dakota | $67,590 | $56,380 | $4,698 | 1,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,450 | $56,229 | $4,686 | 36,960 |
| Tennessee | $67,370 | $56,225 | $4,685 | 21,460 |
| Wyoming | $66,970 | $55,943 | $4,662 | 1,000 |
| Georgia | $70,570 | $55,703 | $4,642 | 32,110 |
| Florida | $66,410 | $55,540 | $4,628 | 62,730 |
| Michigan | $69,520 | $55,033 | $4,586 | 25,520 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.