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HR Specialist Salary in Montana (2026)
$30.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,192/year ($4,266/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,340 HR Specialist jobs in Montana (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median HR Specialist salary of $63,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,192 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,475 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,880 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,243 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,192 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,266 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Montana?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Montana is $63,790 per year ($30.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,390 and $81,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $63,790, a single filer in Montana takes home about $51,192 per year ($4,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,340 HR Specialist jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.