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HR Specialist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$37.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,905/year ($5,075/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,320 HR Specialist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median HR Specialist salary of $77,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,905 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $77,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,233 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,933 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,489 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,905 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,075 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Rhode Island?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Rhode Island is $77,560 per year ($37.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,180 and $97,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $77,560, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $60,905 per year ($5,075 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 3,320 HR Specialist jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.