Human Resources Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for HR graduates in talent management, compensation, and organizational development.

Avg. Median Salary

$100,926

Highest Paying

$149,280

Entry-Level

$50,610

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Human Resources Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Human Resources Managers	$149,280	$88,200 – $267,810	220,660
2	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$149,230	$89,160 – $256,570	22,940
3	Training and Development Managers	$133,000	$79,550 – $233,600	48,050
4	Management Analysts	$101,860	$60,640 – $171,640	898,280
5	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$78,210	$49,480 – $128,920	112,380
6	Human Resources Specialists	$75,940	$47,180 – $128,720	912,430
7	Training and Development Specialists	$69,280	$38,760 – $123,250	458,300
8	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$50,610	$37,340 – $68,280	90,220

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.