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HR Specialist Salary in Utah (2026)

HR Specialist pay range in Utah

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$46,800	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$56,450	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$71,750	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$95,090	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$123,780	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 9,900 HR Specialist jobs in Utah (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).

Gross vs. take-home in Utah

A median HR Specialist salary of $71,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,077 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.

Gross (median)	$71,750
Federal income tax	−$6,955
Social Security + Medicare	−$5,489
Utah state income tax	−$3,229
Take-home (annual)	$56,077
Take-home (monthly)	$4,673

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a HR Specialist make in Utah?

The median HR Specialist salary in Utah is $71,750 per year ($34.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,450 and $95,090.

What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Utah?

On the median salary of $71,750, a single filer in Utah takes home about $56,077 per year ($4,673 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.

How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Utah?

BLS counts 9,900 HR Specialist jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).

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