HR Generalist

What We Do

An HR Generalist works with businesses to ensure that the highest level of talent is being hired to suit the positions within that company. Employee hiring, training and interviewing are all part of this job in combination with managing employee relations.

Work Environment

HR Generalists work in businesses of all sizes, government agencies, healthcare facilities and many other industries.

How to Become

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Human Resources Management are usually the best match for qualifying for careers at this level. Better chances are found with a master of science in human resources management.

Job Outlook

A job outlook of about 21% increase is on the horizon for this position.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for HR Generalist was $ 58,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide are the same as average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Some organizations offer certification for Human Resources Generalists at a professional level, but this isn't necessary for employment in most companies.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a HR Generalist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for HR Generalist from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for HR Generalist:
Below are the salaries for HR Generalist, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 58,000.00	$ 70,143.00	$ 54,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 58,000.00
Alaska - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 43,000.00
Arizona - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 48,000.00
Arkansas - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 58,000.00
California - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 62,000.00
Colorado - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 51,000.00
Connecticut - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 67,000.00
DC - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 72,000.00
Delaware - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 51,000.00
Florida - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 54,000.00
Georgia - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 66,000.00
Hawaii - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 36,000.00
Idaho - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 39,000.00
Illinois - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 66,000.00
Indiana - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 56,000.00
Iowa - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 57,000.00
Kansas - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 53,000.00
Kentucky - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 50,000.00
Louisiana - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 50,000.00
Maine - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 51,000.00
Maryland - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 60,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 70,000.00
Michigan - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 59,000.00
Minnesota - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 51,000.00
Mississippi - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 60,000.00
Missouri - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 57,000.00
Montana - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 52,000.00
Nebraska - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 42,000.00
Nevada - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 45,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 57,000.00
New Jersey - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 63,000.00
New Mexico - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 51,000.00
New York - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 70,000.00
North Carolina - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 55,000.00
North Dakota - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 52,000.00
Ohio - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 55,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 53,000.00
Oregon - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 55,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 56,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 53,000.00
South Carolina - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 56,000.00
South Dakota - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 44,000.00
Tennessee - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 53,000.00
Texas - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 56,000.00
Utah - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 45,000.00
Vermont - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 51,000.00
Virginia - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 58,000.00
Washington - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 59,000.00
West Virginia - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 55,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 52,000.00
Wyoming - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average HR Generalist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average HR Generalist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k HR Generalist $ 48,000.00

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