Hiring an HR specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
306 open postings ask for an HR specialist as of Oct 10, 2026, from 177 employers. The median advertised pay is $87,636, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 230 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
306open postings
177employers hiring
$87,636median advertised pay
230new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 265 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an HR specialist?
Hard. 177 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Mississippi with 17 open postings.
What should I pay an HR specialist?
Advertised pay centers on $87,636. Federal staff in series 0201 average $124,675 in actual pay.