What are the main factors that influence a HR Leave Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for HR Leave Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for HR Leave Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A HR Leave Specialist's salary?

A HR Leave Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,376 for beginners, reaching about $99,658 at mid-level, and approach $113,460 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a HR Leave Specialist?

HR Leave Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HR Leave Specialist roles are District of Columbia $121,840, California $121,377, Massachusetts $119,760. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HR Leave Specialist roles make?

Salaries for HR Leave Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Leave of Absence Specialist: $112,144; Leave of Absence Administrator III: $96,359; Senior HR Services Specialist: $93,734; Leave of Absence Administrator II: $73,378; HR Specialist: $73,378.

HR Leave Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does a HR Leave Specialist make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a HR Leave Specialist in New Mexico is $101,922 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, a HR Leave Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,683
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,768 to $112,789
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,255

10% $88,255

50% (Median) $101,922

90% $122,683

HR Leave Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,789	$9,399	$2,169	$54
Average	$101,922	$8,493	$1,960	$49
25th Percentile	$94,768	$7,897	$1,822	$46

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Key Factors That Influence HR Leave Specialist Salaries

A HR Leave Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects HR Leave Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a HR Leave Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,376
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,618
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,658
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,070
Expert (over 8 years): $113,460

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Human Resources Generalist II	less than 1 year	$67,376
Human Resources Generalist III	1-2 years	$82,618
HR Leave Specialist	2-4 years	$99,658
Human Resources Supervisor	5-8 years	$97,070
Human Resources Manager	over 8 years	$113,460

How Do HR Leave Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HR Leave Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $121,840.
California: $121,377.
Massachusetts: $119,760.

District of Columbia $121,840 California $121,377 Massachusetts $119,760 Washington $119,320 New Jersey $119,276 Alaska $119,122 Connecticut $117,603 New York $116,987

Hawaii $115,017 Rhode Island $114,093 Maryland $113,465 Minnesota $112,607 Colorado $112,277 Illinois $112,167 Oregon $111,749 Delaware $111,441

New Hampshire $111,247 Virginia $110,813 Pennsylvania $109,548 Nevada $108,910 North Dakota $108,700 Michigan $108,370 Wisconsin $108,249 Vermont $108,007

Texas $107,336 Maine $107,292 Arizona $107,226 Ohio $107,149 Georgia $106,136 Indiana $105,630 Wyoming $105,531 Utah $105,377

Iowa $105,311 Kansas $104,783 Louisiana $104,629 North Carolina $104,574 Missouri $104,552 Florida $104,123 Montana $103,892 Nebraska $103,672

Kentucky $103,550 South Carolina $103,110 Tennessee $102,835 Idaho $102,725 New Mexico $101,922 Oklahoma $101,746 Alabama $101,097 South Dakota $100,007

Arkansas $99,413 West Virginia $99,094 Mississippi $98,136

Top Paying Cities for HR Leave Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $103,007
Belen: $102,434
Bernalillo: $103,190

Algodones, NM $103,007

Belen, NM $102,434

Bernalillo, NM $103,190

Bluewater, NM $101,023

Bosque, NM $101,681

Casa Blanca, NM $101,911

Cedar Crest, NM $103,275

Cedarvale, NM $99,226

Cerrillos, NM $103,082

Claunch, NM $98,858

Coyote, NM $101,563

Cuba, NM $101,400

Cubero, NM $102,136

Edgewood, NM $102,814

Estancia, NM $101,588

Gallina, NM $101,032

Counselor, NM $101,094

Grants, NM $100,907

Milan, NM $101,311

Isleta, NM $103,367

Jarales, NM $102,334

Jemez Pueblo, NM $102,512

Jemez Springs, NM $102,196

Laguna, NM $102,636

La Jara, NM $101,287

La Joya, NM $101,052

Lindrith, NM $100,930

Los Lunas, NM $102,976

Mcintosh, NM $102,147

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $101,467

Moriarty, NM $101,804

Mountainair, NM $100,706

Nageezi, NM $100,960

New Laguna, NM $102,087

Paguate, NM $102,156

Pena Blanca, NM $103,297

Peralta, NM $103,139

Placitas, NM $103,192

Ponderosa, NM $102,382

Prewitt, NM $100,992

Regina, NM $101,062

Sandia Park, NM $103,016

Corrales, NM $103,404

San Fidel, NM $101,537

San Rafael, NM $101,104

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $103,017

San Ysidro, NM $102,878

Stanley, NM $101,790

Tijeras, NM $103,029

Tome, NM $102,838

Torreon, NM $102,496

Veguita, NM $101,673

Willard, NM $100,524

Youngsville, NM $101,592

Bosque Farms, NM $103,328

Clines Corners, NM $101,175

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $103,095

Cochiti Lake, NM $103,229

Albuquerque, NM $103,462

Kirtland Afb, NM $103,462

Rio Rancho, NM $103,293

Gallup, NM $101,138

Brimhall, NM $100,852

Church Rock, NM $100,900

Continental Divide, NM $100,828

Crownpoint, NM $100,912

Fence Lake, NM $100,462

Fort Wingate, NM $100,864

Gamerco, NM $101,034

Mentmore, NM $100,878

Mexican Springs, NM $100,865

Ramah, NM $100,681

Rehoboth, NM $100,933

Thoreau, NM $100,938

Tohatchi, NM $100,846

Vanderwagen, NM $100,865

Zuni, NM $100,841

Navajo, NM $100,979

Jamestown, NM $100,728

Pinehill, NM $100,602

Sheep Springs, NM $100,955

Smith Lake, NM $101,331

Yatahey, NM $100,918

Farmington, NM $101,404

Aztec, NM $101,591

Blanco, NM $101,116

Bloomfield, NM $100,996

Flora Vista, NM $101,508

Fruitland, NM $100,873

Kirtland, NM $101,509

La Plata, NM $101,545

Navajo Dam, NM $101,500

Shiprock, NM $101,360

Waterflow, NM $101,308

Newcomb, NM $100,893

Sanostee, NM $100,957

Santa Fe, NM $103,991

Abiquiu, NM $101,146

Alcalde, NM $102,908

Amalia, NM $100,992

Arroyo Hondo, NM $100,850

Arroyo Seco, NM $100,967

Canjilon, NM $100,834

Canones, NM $101,752

Carson, NM $101,236

Cebolla, NM $100,893

Cerro, NM $100,923

Chama, NM $101,335

Chamisal, NM $102,635

Chimayo, NM $103,356

Cordova, NM $103,181

Costilla, NM $101,416

Taos Ski Valley, NM $100,646

Dixon, NM $102,537

Dulce, NM $101,333

El Prado, NM $101,056

El Rito, NM $101,519

Embudo, NM $102,010

Espanola, NM $103,230

Glorieta, NM $103,590

Hernandez, NM $102,271

Ilfeld, NM $102,634

La Madera, NM $101,341

Lamy, NM $103,195

Llano, NM $102,427

Los Alamos, NM $103,439

White Rock, NM $103,634

Medanales, NM $102,384

Ojo Caliente, NM $101,782

Los Ojos, NM $101,087

Pecos, NM $103,268

Penasco, NM $102,046

Petaca, NM $100,740

Questa, NM $101,029

Ranchos De Taos, NM $101,562

Red River, NM $100,741

Ribera, NM $101,389

Rowe, NM $102,731

San Cristobal, NM $100,738

San Jose, NM $102,478

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $102,978

Santa Cruz, NM $103,320

Serafina, NM $101,133

Taos, NM $100,997

Tererro, NM $103,598

Tesuque, NM $103,991

Tierra Amarilla, NM $100,997

Trampas, NM $101,963

Tres Piedras, NM $100,712

Truchas, NM $102,892

Vadito, NM $101,912

Valdez, NM $100,814

Vallecitos, NM $100,734

Velarde, NM $102,382

Villanueva, NM $101,193

Spaceport City, NM $99,130

Las Vegas, NM $100,335

Angel Fire, NM $100,631

Anton Chico, NM $100,161

Buena Vista, NM $101,081

Chacon, NM $101,153

Cimarron, NM $100,474

Cleveland, NM $101,870

Eagle Nest, NM $100,550

Guadalupita, NM $100,997

Holman, NM $101,610

La Loma, NM $99,993

Maxwell, NM $100,508

Miami, NM $100,291

Mills, NM $99,934

Montezuma, NM $102,387

Mora, NM $102,013

Mosquero, NM $99,848

Ocate, NM $100,400

Ojo Feliz, NM $100,664

Rainsville, NM $101,105

Raton, NM $100,761

Rociada, NM $102,439

Roy, NM $99,956

Sapello, NM $101,550

Solano, NM $99,834

Springer, NM $100,247

Ute Park, NM $100,521

Valmora, NM $100,250

Wagon Mound, NM $100,136

Watrous, NM $100,284

Socorro, NM $100,052

Aragon, NM $100,355

Datil, NM $99,941

Lemitar, NM $100,518

Luna, NM $100,533

Magdalena, NM $99,949

Pie Town, NM $100,282

Polvadera, NM $100,760

Quemado, NM $100,490

Reserve, NM $100,310

San Acacia, NM $100,926

San Antonio, NM $99,499

Truth Or Consequences, NM $99,478

Arrey, NM $99,461

Caballo, NM $99,529

Derry, NM $99,023

Elephant Butte, NM $99,736

Garfield, NM $98,736

Hatch, NM $97,154

Monticello, NM $99,472

Rincon, NM $96,595

Salem, NM $98,428

Williamsburg, NM $99,603

Winston, NM $99,545

Las Cruces, NM $95,330

White Sands Missile Range, NM $95,643

Santa Teresa, NM $96,338

Playas, NM $99,938

Animas, NM $100,183

Anthony, NM $96,315

Arenas Valley, NM $100,006

Bayard, NM $99,914

Berino, NM $95,878

Buckhorn, NM $100,017

Santa Clara, NM $100,089

Chamberino, NM $95,978

Cliff, NM $99,901

Columbus, NM $99,633

Deming, NM $99,656

Dona Ana, NM $95,334

Fairacres, NM $95,619

Faywood, NM $99,610

Fort Bayard, NM $99,993

Gila, NM $99,754

Glenwood, NM $99,832

Hachita, NM $99,633

Hanover, NM $99,654

Hillsboro, NM $99,450

Hurley, NM $99,846

La Mesa, NM $97,154

Lordsburg, NM $99,864

Mesilla, NM $95,332

Mesilla Park, NM $95,342

Mesquite, NM $95,424

Mimbres, NM $99,733

Mule Creek, NM $100,003

Organ, NM $95,392

Pinos Altos, NM $99,899

Radium Springs, NM $95,371

Redrock, NM $99,645

Rodeo, NM $100,310

San Miguel, NM $95,387

Silver City, NM $99,900

Sunland Park, NM $95,825

Tyrone, NM $100,196

Vado, NM $95,462

Chaparral, NM $96,666

Clovis, NM $99,709

Cannon Afb, NM $99,489

Broadview, NM $99,418

Causey, NM $99,248

Crossroads, NM $99,012

Dora, NM $99,483

Elida, NM $99,071

Floyd, NM $99,312

Fort Sumner, NM $99,231

Grady, NM $99,513

House, NM $99,434

Kenna, NM $99,072

Lingo, NM $99,241

Melrose, NM $99,450

Milnesand, NM $99,032

Pep, NM $99,167

Portales, NM $99,531

Rogers, NM $99,195

Saint Vrain, NM $99,514

Taiban, NM $99,197

Texico, NM $99,553

Yeso, NM $98,837

Roswell, NM $98,952

Artesia, NM $99,148

Caprock, NM $98,946

Carlsbad, NM $99,213

Dexter, NM $99,022

Eunice, NM $99,301

Hagerman, NM $99,072

Hobbs, NM $99,446

Hope, NM $98,709

Jal, NM $99,184

Lake Arthur, NM $98,908

Lakewood, NM $99,055

Loco Hills, NM $99,238

Loving, NM $99,187

Lovington, NM $99,350

Mcdonald, NM $99,079

Malaga, NM $99,090

Maljamar, NM $98,994

Monument, NM $99,227

Tatum, NM $99,143

Whites City, NM $99,309

Carrizozo, NM $98,483

Alamogordo, NM $98,169

Alto, NM $98,497

Bent, NM $98,188

Capitan, NM $98,268

Cloudcroft, NM $98,177

Corona, NM $98,911

Encino, NM $99,706

Fort Stanton, NM $98,310

Glencoe, NM $98,240

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $98,158

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $98,158

Hondo, NM $98,330

La Luz, NM $98,158

Lincoln, NM $98,044

Mayhill, NM $98,381

Mescalero, NM $98,202

Nogal, NM $98,624

Orogrande, NM $98,208

Picacho, NM $98,309

Pinon, NM $98,679

Ruidoso, NM $98,684

Ruidoso Downs, NM $98,550

Sacramento, NM $98,246

San Patricio, NM $98,363

Sunspot, NM $98,158

Timberon, NM $98,371

Tinnie, NM $98,252

Tularosa, NM $98,223

Vaughn, NM $99,304

Weed, NM $98,369

Tucumcari, NM $99,797

Amistad, NM $99,668

Bard, NM $99,509

Capulin, NM $100,635

Clayton, NM $99,862

Conchas Dam, NM $99,952

Cuervo, NM $99,471

Des Moines, NM $100,238

Folsom, NM $100,393

Garita, NM $99,761

Gladstone, NM $99,961

Grenville, NM $99,942

Logan, NM $99,794

Mcalister, NM $99,484

Nara Visa, NM $99,557

Newkirk, NM $99,667

Quay, NM $99,724

San Jon, NM $99,618

Santa Rosa, NM $99,724

Sedan, NM $99,759

Trementina, NM $99,755

HR Leave Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HR Leave Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, HR Leave Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HR Leave Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a HR Leave Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$122,306	$59.0	20%

HR Leave Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a HR Leave Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$94,768

Average $101,922/year

$112,789

$7,897

Average $8,493/month

$9,399

$1,822

Average $1,960/week

$2,169

$46

Average $49/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,789	$9,399	$2,169	$54
Average	$101,922	$8,493	$1,960	$49
25th Percentile	$94,768	$7,897	$1,822	$46

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