Human Resources Specialists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,320 or more. The middle half of human resources specialists in Columbus earn between $49,940 and $87,090.
- $42K10th
- $50K25th
- $66KMedian
- $87K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,210 | $6,018 | $34.72 |
| Median | $65,550 | $5,462 | $31.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,090 | $7,258 | $41.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Specialists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Human resources specialists in Columbus earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($77,570) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($81,990). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $75,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $72,210 | $65,550 | $41,980 | $109,320 | 700 |
| Georgia | $77,570 | $70,570 | $44,580 | $125,540 | 32,110 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $72,210, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $56,775 a year, or $4,731 a month and $2,184 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $56,775 | $4,731 |
| Working in AL | $56,612 | $4,718 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for human resources specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $72,210 buys what about $80,866 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 6th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($81,320).
- Atlanta$81,320
- Warner Robins$81,070
- Hinesville$80,060
- Augusta$75,390
- Brunswick$75,050
- Columbus$72,210
- Savannah$70,390
- Gainesville$70,180
- Albany$68,980
- Rome$67,820
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
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Human Resources Specialists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do human resources specialists make an hour in Columbus?
$34.71 an hour on average, and $31.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources specialists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources specialists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $56,775 a year ($4,731 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,210.
Do human resources specialists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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