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HR Specialist Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$32.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,225/year ($4,685/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,460 HR Specialist jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median HR Specialist salary of $67,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $56,225 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $67,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,991 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,154 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,225 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,685 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Tennessee?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Tennessee is $67,370 per year ($32.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,890 and $85,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $67,370, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $56,225 per year ($4,685 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 21,460 HR Specialist jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.