Training and Development Specialists pay range in Helena
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,560 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Helena earn between $58,230 and $80,660.
- $46K10th
- $58K25th
- $64KMedian
- $81K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,460 | $5,788 | $33.39 |
| Median | $64,270 | $5,356 | $30.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,230 | $4,852 | $28.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,660 | $6,722 | $38.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Helena vs. Montana and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Helena earn 4% more than the Montana average ($66,830) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $69,460 | $64,270 | $45,570 | $97,560 | 140 |
| Montana | $66,830 | $62,880 | $35,970 | $99,750 | 900 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Helena
On the average salary of $69,460, a single filer in Helena takes home about $55,132 a year, or $4,594 a month and $2,120 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Helena a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Helena area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $69,460 buys what about $72,600 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Helena ($55,040). A typical home costs $477,996, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Montana cities
Helena ranks 2nd of 5 Montana metro areas for this job; Bozeman pays the most ($72,570).
- Bozeman$72,570
- Helena$69,460
- Billings$68,910
- Missoula$65,270
- Great Falls$62,500
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in Montana
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Helena: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Helena?
$33.39 an hour on average, and $30.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Helena?
About $55,132 a year ($4,594 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,460.
Do training and development specialists earn more in Helena than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
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 13-1151; area Helena, MT (25740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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