Human Resources Specialists pay range in Tallahassee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,140 or more. The middle half of human resources specialists in Tallahassee earn between $46,500 and $76,980.
- $41K10th
- $46K25th
- $57KMedian
- $77K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,960 | $5,497 | $31.71 |
| Median | $57,320 | $4,777 | $27.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,500 | $3,875 | $22.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,980 | $6,415 | $37.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Specialists pay in Tallahassee vs. Florida and the U.S.
Human resources specialists in Tallahassee earn 12% less than the Florida average ($74,610) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($81,990). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $75,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | $65,960 | $57,320 | $40,580 | $108,140 | 1,470 |
| Florida | $74,610 | $66,410 | $44,920 | $115,920 | 62,730 |
| United States | $81,990 | $75,940 | $47,180 | $128,720 | 912,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Human Resources Specialists salary after taxes in Tallahassee
On the average salary of $65,960, a single filer in Tallahassee takes home about $55,179 a year, or $4,598 a month and $2,122 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tallahassee a good place for human resources specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tallahassee area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $65,960 buys what about $70,231 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Tallahassee ($46,520). A typical home costs $285,256, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Specialists salary in other Florida cities
Tallahassee ranks 21st of 22 Florida metro areas for this job; Crestview pays the most ($80,550).
Highest-paying cities for human resources specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,290).
- San Jose, CA$122,290
- San Francisco, CA$113,530
- Washington, DC$105,580
- Lexington Park, MD$104,240
- Boulder, CO$99,420
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Human Resources Specialists salary in Tallahassee: questions
How much do human resources specialists make an hour in Tallahassee?
$31.71 an hour on average, and $27.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources specialists salary in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources specialists take-home pay in Tallahassee?
About $55,179 a year ($4,598 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,960. Florida has no state income tax.
Do human resources specialists earn more in Tallahassee than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1071; area Tallahassee, FL (45220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.