Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,440
↑ 32.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 32.7% since 2011 ($37,250 → $49,440)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,440
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,440 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $47,710 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $45,930 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $45,630 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | $43,250 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $41,430 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $40,390 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $39,480 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | $39,020 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $38,100 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | $38,040 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $37,680 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $37,510 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $37,250 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.