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HR Specialist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$34.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,671/year ($4,806/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $112,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,230 HR Specialist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median HR Specialist salary of $71,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,671 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $71,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,876 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,461 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,382 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,671 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,806 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Arizona?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Arizona is $71,390 per year ($34.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,590 and $93,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $71,390, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $57,671 per year ($4,806 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 20,230 HR Specialist jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.