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HR Specialist Salary in Idaho (2026)
$31.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,808/year ($4,317/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,930 HR Specialist jobs in Idaho (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median HR Specialist salary of $64,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,808 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,619 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,972 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,591 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,808 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,317 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Idaho?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Idaho is $64,990 per year ($31.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,460 and $81,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $64,990, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $51,808 per year ($4,317 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 3,930 HR Specialist jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.