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HR Specialist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$29.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,826/year ($4,152/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,220 HR Specialist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median HR Specialist salary of $61,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,826 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,252 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,738 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,114 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,826 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,152 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Nebraska?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Nebraska is $61,930 per year ($29.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,890 and $79,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $61,930, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $49,826 per year ($4,152 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 7,220 HR Specialist jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.