Salaries in Human Resources - United States 2026
Compare salaries by position in Human Resources
About this industry
Human resources (HR) is the set of people who make up the workforce of an organization, business sector, industry, or economy. A narrower concept is human capital, the knowledge and skills which the individuals command.
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Transportation/logistics
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Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
Data updated: May 2026