Human Resources Specialist Salary in Utah: $80,500 Average

Home › Business and Financial Operations › Human Resources Specialist › Utah

Average base salary, Utah

$80,500 / year

≈ $6,700 per month · $38.70 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Utah · median $74,500

25th percentile
$58,500Average
$80,50075th percentile
$98,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Human Resources Specialist salary by state

Alabama$75,000

Alaska$83,000

Arizona$79,000

Arkansas$64,500

California$98,500

Colorado$91,500

Connecticut$93,000

Delaware$88,000

District of Columbia$120,000

Florida$77,000

Georgia$80,500

Hawaii$80,000

Idaho$72,500

Illinois$84,500

Indiana$75,000

Iowa$76,500

Kansas$79,500

Kentucky$75,500

Louisiana$68,500

Maine$78,000

Maryland$95,500

Massachusetts$98,500

Michigan$78,000

Minnesota$87,000

Mississippi$71,000

Missouri$77,500

Montana$74,000

Nebraska$69,500

Nevada$82,000

New Hampshire$81,000

New Jersey$92,500

New Mexico$78,000

New York$98,500

North Carolina$82,000

North Dakota$82,000

Ohio$79,000

Oklahoma$70,500

Oregon$87,500

Pennsylvania$80,000

Rhode Island$85,000

South Carolina$77,500

South Dakota$77,000

Tennessee$76,000

Texas$77,500

Utah$80,500

Vermont$83,500

Virginia$93,000

Washington$97,500

West Virginia$76,500

Wisconsin$77,000

Wyoming$77,500

About this role

Human Resources Specialist is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Human Resources Specialists do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Human Resources Specialist pay by experience level

Entry level$49,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$60,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$78,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$103,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$133,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+6.2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

81,800

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Human Resources Specialist salary by industry

Administrative and Support Services

158,740 workers

$72,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

124,990 workers

$95,500

Employment Services

124,520 workers

$72,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

90,840 workers

$94,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

73,460 workers

$90,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

73,460 workers

$90,500

Educational Services

47,130 workers

$79,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

37,880 workers

$114,000

Ambulatory Health Care Services

37,260 workers

$73,500

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

35,760 workers

$92,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Human Resources Specialist pays 10% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81,500

Cost Estimator$88,500

Fundraiser$80,000

Loan Officer$91,000

Property Appraisers and Assessors$78,500

Compliance Officer$91,500

Training and Development Specialists$78,000

Careers related to Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54,000

Human Resources Manager$170,000

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,000

Training and Development Managers$153,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Human Resources Specialist make?

The average base salary for a Human Resources Specialist in the United States is $85,000 per year, or about $40.87 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $60,500 and $103,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.

Explore Market Data Our Methodology