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HR Specialist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$41.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,789/year ($5,399/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $145,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,300 HR Specialist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median HR Specialist salary of $85,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,789 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $85,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,009 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,551 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,282 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,789 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,399 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Massachusetts?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Massachusetts is $85,630 per year ($41.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,050 and $115,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $85,630, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $64,789 per year ($5,399 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 27,300 HR Specialist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.