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HR Specialist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$40.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,087/year ($5,341/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $111,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,530 HR Specialist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median HR Specialist salary of $83,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,087 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $83,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,630 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,419 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,774 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,087 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,341 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Maryland?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Maryland is $83,910 per year ($40.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,760 and $111,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $83,910, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $64,087 per year ($5,341 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 15,530 HR Specialist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.