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HR Specialist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$37.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,405/year ($5,034/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,240 HR Specialist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median HR Specialist salary of $78,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,405 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $78,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,497 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,025 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$3,832 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,405 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,034 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Minnesota?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Minnesota is $78,760 per year ($37.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,860 and $100,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $78,760, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $60,405 per year ($5,034 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 17,240 HR Specialist jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.