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HR Specialist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$33.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,436/year ($4,620/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 32,110 HR Specialist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median HR Specialist salary of $70,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,436 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $70,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,695 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,399 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,040 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,436 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,620 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Georgia?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Georgia is $70,570 per year ($33.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,680 and $95,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $70,570, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $55,436 per year ($4,620 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 32,110 HR Specialist jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.