Human Resources Specialist Salary in Kansas
Recruits, screens, and interviews candidates, and manages employee relations and HR programs.
State Average
$72,413
across 8 metros
vs National Avg
+2.4%
national: $70,704
Metros Covered
8
5 above national avg
Highest Metro
$79,414
Kansas City
All metro areas in Kansas
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8 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KSKS | $50K | $65K | $79K | $94K | $79K |
| Lawrence, KSKS | $50K | $65K | $79K | $94K | $79K |
| Topeka, KSKS | $51K | $64K | $77K | $90K | $77K |
| Manhattan, KSKS | $48K | $62K | $76K | $89K | $76K |
| Wichita, KSKS | $44K | $57K | $71K | $84K | $71K |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan areaKS | $44K | $56K | $68K | $81K | $69K |
| St. Joseph, MO-KSKS | $43K | $54K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
| Joplin, MO-KSKS | $41K | $51K | $62K | $73K | $62K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.