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HR Specialist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$38.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,580/year ($5,215/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,690 HR Specialist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median HR Specialist salary of $80,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,580 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $80,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,922 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,173 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,015 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,580 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,215 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in New Jersey?
- The median HR Specialist salary in New Jersey is $80,690 per year ($38.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,890 and $103,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $80,690, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $62,580 per year ($5,215 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 21,690 HR Specialist jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.