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HR Specialist Salary in New York (2026)
$40.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,232/year ($5,353/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $149,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 54,610 HR Specialist jobs in New York (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median HR Specialist salary of $84,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,232 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $84,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,734 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,455 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,960 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,232 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,353 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in New York?
- The median HR Specialist salary in New York is $84,380 per year ($40.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,260 and $118,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in New York?
- On the median salary of $84,380, a single filer in New York takes home about $64,232 per year ($5,353 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 54,610 HR Specialist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.