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HR Specialist Salary in Oregon (2026)
$37.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,489/year ($4,791/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,620 HR Specialist jobs in Oregon (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median HR Specialist salary of $78,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,489 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $78,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,343 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,972 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$6,257 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,489 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,791 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Oregon?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Oregon is $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,820 and $99,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $78,060, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $57,489 per year ($4,791 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 10,620 HR Specialist jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.