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HR Specialist Salary in Georgia (2026)

$70,570 /year median

$33.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,436/year ($4,620/month) for a single filer

HR Specialist pay range in Georgia

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

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.