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HR Specialist Salary in Washington (2026)
$40.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,311/year ($5,693/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $110,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,770 HR Specialist jobs in Washington (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median HR Specialist salary of $84,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $68,311 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $84,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,771 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,468 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,311 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,693 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Washington?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Washington is $84,550 per year ($40.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,200 and $110,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $84,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $68,311 per year ($5,693 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 22,770 HR Specialist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.