Human Resources Assistant Salary
A human resources assistant is responsible for a number of duties in direct support of the human resources department of a company. The maximum earning potential of human resources assistant varies according to level of experience in this field.
2026 Salary Overview
Human resources assistant salary with up to 2 years of experience earns about $34,645 annually. Those with 2 to 4 years of experience earn an average of $38,412, while those with 5 or more years of experience earn $44,728 annually.
Overtime and Regional Variances
In some cases, working overtime can considerably increase income. It is estimated that HR assistants in the U.S earned between $10.65 and $19.15 per hour and $15.56 to $29.47 per hour for overtime. The geographic location also affects a HR assistant salary; in Chicago the average salary range between $30,660 and $52,783 while those in South Bend earn an average of between $27,528 and $47,393.
Benefits
HR assistants are in most cases offered a significant benefits package such as medical, dental and vision insurance. Sometimes, they are offered paid vacations and sick pay. 77% of HR assistants receive medical benefits, 68% received dental insurance, and 51% received vision insurance while 21% did not get any benefits.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S Bureau of labor statistics, employment of HR assistants will slowly decline through 2035. Despite this trend, there continue to be opportunities for qualified professionals in this field, particularly those with specialized skills and relevant experience.
Salary Trends Over Time
The chart below shows how human resources assistant salaries have changed over the years, from 2015 to 2026. You can select a specific state to see localized trends or view the national average.
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Salary by State
The following table shows human resources assistant salary data by state, including the lowest 10%, median, highest 10%, and average salaries.
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