Hiring an HR specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
312 open postings ask for an HR specialist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 156 employers. The median advertised minimum is $72,516. 216 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
312open postings
156employers hiring
$72,516median advertised minimum
216new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 259 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an HR specialist?
Hard. 156 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Hawaii with 35 open postings.
What should I pay an HR specialist?
Advertised minimums center on $72,516. Federal staff in series 0201 average $124,348 in actual pay.