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HR Specialist Salary in Texas (2026)
$33.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,315/year ($4,776/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 84,930 HR Specialist jobs in Texas (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median HR Specialist salary of $68,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $57,315 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $68,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,332 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,272 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,315 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,776 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Texas?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Texas is $68,920 per year ($33.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,900 and $90,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $68,920, a single filer in Texas takes home about $57,315 per year ($4,776 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 84,930 HR Specialist jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.