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HR Specialist Salary in Alabama (2026)
$31.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,302/year ($4,275/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $112,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,080 HR Specialist jobs in Alabama (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median HR Specialist salary of $64,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,302 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $64,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,613 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,968 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$3,057 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,302 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,275 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Alabama?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Alabama is $64,940 per year ($31.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,930 and $85,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $64,940, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $51,302 per year ($4,275 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 11,080 HR Specialist jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.