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According to Salary.com, an entry-level human resources generalist can expect to make $32,000 to $57,000.

Why the variation? Like any job, location has an impact; larger metropolitan areas tend to pay higher wages.

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HR jobs also vary significantly, because they cut across a wide range of businesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics names scientific and technical consulting firms as having the highest paying human resources salaries.

Your human resources career specialty can also affect your paycheck. An entry-level compensation analyst, an HR specialist who evaluates pay and benefits packages, can bring in $34,000 to $60,000. An occupational development specialist, who examines the structure and activity of a company, can earn from $51,000 to $80,000.

According to HR Magazine, the highest paying human resources career specialties include labor relations and organizational development.

Human Resources Salary Comparison Chart

Entry Level Mid Level Senior Level
Human Resources Generalist $31,000 - $45,000 $49,000 - $90,000 $90,000 - $120,000
Human Resources Specialist $31,000 - $45,000 $49,000 - $90,000 $90,000 - $120,000
Recruiter
$31,000 - $45,000 $55,000 - $62,000 $80,000 - $200,000+
Human Resources Manager
$40,000 - $54,000 $55,000 - $71,000 $90,000 - $120,000+

*Depends on company size, specific job and location
Sources: Robert Half International, PayScale.com, Wois.org, Salary.com, Vault.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Compiled September 2007.

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