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HR Specialist Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$34.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,666/year ($4,889/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,270 HR Specialist jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median HR Specialist salary of $70,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $58,666 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $70,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,755 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,419 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,666 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,889 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in New Hampshire?
- The median HR Specialist salary in New Hampshire is $70,840 per year ($34.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,090 and $93,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $70,840, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $58,666 per year ($4,889 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 4,270 HR Specialist jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.