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HR Specialist Salary in Iowa (2026)
$32.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,226/year ($4,435/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $110,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,930 HR Specialist jobs in Iowa (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median HR Specialist salary of $66,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,226 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $66,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,846 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,103 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,535 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,226 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,435 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Iowa?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Iowa is $66,710 per year ($32.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,890 and $85,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $66,710, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $53,226 per year ($4,435 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 7,930 HR Specialist jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.