Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping earn a median $50,610 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping do
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -6.2% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 7,900
Employment of human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping is projected to shrink 6.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 7,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,893
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,138
- Medicare (1.45%)$734
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,845
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,340 | $17.95 | $32,183 |
| 25th percentile | $44,030 | $21.17 | $37,558 |
| Median (50th) | $50,610 | $24.33 | $42,845 |
| 75th percentile | $59,800 | $28.75 | $50,229 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,280 | $32.83 | $56,865 |
Best cities for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis, MN | $56,670 | $45,384 | $43,296 | 2,350 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $57,600 | $46,207 | $40,688 | 3,890 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $56,850 | $45,386 | $40,321 | 7,640 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $49,590 | $39,716 | $38,337 | 2,920 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $57,600
- New York, NY — $56,850
- Minneapolis, MN — $56,670
- Chicago, IL — $49,590
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,050 | −3.1% | $47,235 | $38,990 – $80,330 | 610 |
| California | $57,590 | +1.3% | $46,200 | $41,300 – $78,370 | 11,490 |
| Washington | $57,390 | +4.4% | $48,293 | $45,320 – $75,920 | 2,350 |
| Maryland | $56,880 | +8.7% | $45,545 | $41,390 – $73,900 | 1,480 |
| Alaska | $56,510 | +0.6% | $47,586 | $46,190 – $75,030 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $56,370 | +5.9% | $45,976 | $43,540 – $71,110 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $55,840 | +1.9% | $44,475 | $42,970 – $71,130 | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $54,880 | +3.6% | $44,570 | $39,630 – $73,890 | 1,660 |
| Minnesota | $54,520 | +3.1% | $43,803 | $43,730 – $66,930 | 3,380 |
| New Jersey | $54,410 | +9.0% | $44,440 | $39,280 – $68,010 | 4,000 |
| Connecticut | $54,130 | +5.5% | $44,163 | $41,810 – $74,610 | 910 |
| Oregon | $53,550 | +4.9% | $41,351 | $43,920 – $66,230 | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $53,000 | +6.0% | $44,766 | $38,860 – $64,290 | 110 |
| New York | $52,920 | −0.6% | $42,441 | $39,000 – $73,620 | 8,800 |
| Virginia | $51,950 | +2.9% | $41,749 | $38,690 – $69,640 | 2,160 |
| Vermont | $51,810 | +5.6% | $42,508 | $42,170 – $62,090 | 140 |
| Idaho | $51,770 | +8.9% | $42,142 | $41,680 – $64,080 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $51,400 | −0.4% | $43,480 | $28,590 – $65,800 | 470 |
| Delaware | $50,850 | +0.9% | $40,893 | $40,800 – $66,190 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $50,400 | +3.9% | $41,030 | $37,200 – $64,220 | 1,240 |
| Montana | $50,070 | +2.8% | $40,815 | $38,450 – $62,690 | 140 |
| Maine | $49,710 | +4.8% | $39,948 | $38,100 – $64,740 | 490 |
| Wyoming | $49,660 | −1.4% | $42,082 | $36,230 – $64,940 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $49,650 | +7.6% | $40,906 | $38,100 – $59,650 | 620 |
| Kansas | $49,630 | +6.2% | $40,088 | $36,070 – $62,610 | 660 |
| Hawaii | $49,260 | +5.7% | $39,530 | $40,180 – $67,650 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,800 | +2.2% | $39,893 | $37,780 – $63,810 | 2,700 |
| Wisconsin | $48,690 | −0.7% | $39,941 | $36,710 – $63,040 | 1,890 |
| Iowa | $48,490 | +4.7% | $39,951 | $35,770 – $63,280 | 920 |
| Florida | $48,330 | +3.8% | $41,013 | $36,810 – $62,880 | 3,210 |
| Illinois | $48,310 | −2.4% | $38,751 | $38,180 – $66,330 | 4,140 |
| Ohio | $48,310 | −1.5% | $40,451 | $35,790 – $65,100 | 2,770 |
| Michigan | $48,250 | +5.0% | $39,149 | $37,940 – $64,190 | 1,890 |
| North Carolina | $48,190 | +2.2% | $39,487 | $35,270 – $62,780 | 2,790 |
| Missouri | $47,960 | +4.6% | $39,399 | $37,740 – $65,090 | 1,090 |
| Nevada | $47,900 | +1.7% | $40,668 | $36,500 – $62,940 | 1,390 |
| Arizona | $47,890 | −1.7% | $39,671 | $38,250 – $61,090 | 1,490 |
| Indiana | $47,850 | +5.1% | $39,245 | $36,020 – $61,610 | 1,870 |
| Texas | $47,540 | +4.6% | $40,378 | $32,180 – $64,940 | 5,890 |
| Louisiana | $47,490 | +8.1% | $39,300 | $33,160 – $63,920 | 750 |
| Nebraska | $47,130 | +2.0% | $38,784 | $37,380 – $60,010 | 440 |
| Georgia | $46,830 | +1.4% | $38,000 | $34,590 – $63,020 | 2,510 |
| Arkansas | $46,190 | +3.0% | $37,705 | $34,100 – $61,840 | 720 |
| Utah | $45,790 | −2.8% | $37,878 | $37,340 – $63,440 | 700 |
| Tennessee | $45,760 | +2.4% | $38,948 | $35,740 – $59,990 | 3,930 |
| South Carolina | $45,300 | +3.0% | $37,018 | $33,620 – $58,410 | 1,190 |
| South Dakota | $45,150 | +8.6% | $38,458 | $32,820 – $57,300 | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $44,950 | −1.4% | $36,820 | $35,270 – $63,130 | 600 |
| Mississippi | $44,780 | +3.1% | $37,102 | $29,680 – $64,560 | 1,010 |
| West Virginia | $42,990 | +10.8% | $35,513 | $34,090 – $58,510 | 480 |
| Alabama | $42,140 | +6.5% | $34,197 | $31,520 – $61,460 | 960 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $50,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| New Accounts Clerk | $47,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $54,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Correspondence Clerk | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Order Clerk | $46,170 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $45,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping make?
The national median salary for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping is $50,610 a year ($24.33 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $68,280. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $59,050. After taxes and local prices, Minneapolis, MN offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping are there in the U.S.?
About 90,220 people work as human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping nationwide.