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HR Specialist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$33.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,060/year ($4,672/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,360 HR Specialist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median HR Specialist salary of $70,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,060 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $70,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,689 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,396 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,395 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,060 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,672 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Wisconsin?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Wisconsin is $70,540 per year ($33.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,880 and $85,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $70,540, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $56,060 per year ($4,672 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 17,360 HR Specialist jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.