What are the main factors that influence a HR Program 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 Program Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for HR Program Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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

A HR Program Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,663 for beginners, reaching about $90,776 at mid-level, and approach $143,553 for experts.

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

HR Program Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HR Program Specialist roles are District of Columbia $85,366, California $85,042, Massachusetts $83,909. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for HR Program Specialist level roles vary by specialization: HR Program Manager: $141,104; Senior Program Manager, HR: $123,269; HR Data Analyst IV: $118,100; HR Programs Analyst IV: $118,050; HR Operations Analyst IV: $118,044.

HR Program Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does a HR Program Specialist make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a HR Program Specialist in Virginia is $77,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,549
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,883 to $85,967
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,909

10% $60,909

50% (Median) $77,640

90% $93,549

HR Program Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,967	$7,164	$1,653	$41
Average	$77,640	$6,470	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$68,883	$5,740	$1,325	$33

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Key Factors That Influence HR Program Specialist Salaries

A HR Program 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 Program Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a HR Program 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): $62,663
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,906
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,776
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,270
Expert (over 8 years): $143,553

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
HR Operations Analyst I	less than 1 year	$62,663
HR Program Specialist	1-2 years	$75,906
HR Operations Analyst III	2-4 years	$90,776
HR Operations Analyst IV	5-8 years	$122,270
HR Operations Analyst V	over 8 years	$143,553

How Do HR Program 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 Program Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,366.
California: $85,042.
Massachusetts: $83,909.

District of Columbia $85,366 California $85,042 Massachusetts $83,909 Washington $83,600 New Jersey $83,569 Alaska $83,461 Connecticut $82,397 New York $81,966

Hawaii $80,586 Rhode Island $79,938 Maryland $79,498 Minnesota $78,897 Colorado $78,666 Illinois $78,589 Oregon $78,296 Delaware $78,080

New Hampshire $77,944 Virginia $77,640 Pennsylvania $76,754 Nevada $76,306 North Dakota $76,160 Michigan $75,929 Wisconsin $75,844 Vermont $75,674

Texas $75,204 Maine $75,173 Arizona $75,127 Ohio $75,073 Georgia $74,364 Indiana $74,009 Wyoming $73,939 Utah $73,832

Iowa $73,785 Kansas $73,415 Louisiana $73,307 North Carolina $73,269 Missouri $73,253 Florida $72,953 Montana $72,791 Nebraska $72,636

Kentucky $72,552 South Carolina $72,243 Tennessee $72,051 Idaho $71,973 New Mexico $71,411 Oklahoma $71,287 Alabama $70,832 South Dakota $70,069

Arkansas $69,653 West Virginia $69,429 Mississippi $68,758

Top Paying Cities for HR Program 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:

Ivanhoe: $71,403
Lambsburg: $71,555
Laurel Fork: $71,635

Ivanhoe, VA $71,403

Lambsburg, VA $71,555

Laurel Fork, VA $71,635

Marion, VA $71,030

Max Meadows, VA $71,516

Meadowview, VA $70,391

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $70,961

Rocky Gap, VA $71,000

Ruther Glen, VA $74,896

Sealston, VA $76,833

Sharps, VA $74,566

Spotsylvania, VA $75,596

Sparta, VA $75,199

Stafford, VA $79,052

Stratford, VA $76,025

Tappahannock, VA $75,027

Thornburg, VA $75,844

Unionville, VA $74,613

Village, VA $74,933

Warsaw, VA $75,199

Weems, VA $73,724

Sandy Point, VA $75,297

White Stone, VA $73,519

Wicomico Church, VA $74,054

Woodford, VA $75,535

Zacata, VA $75,790

Winchester, VA $75,434

Bentonville, VA $74,787

Berryville, VA $76,522

Boyce, VA $76,661

Brucetown, VA $75,484

Chester Gap, VA $76,215

Clear Brook, VA $75,104

Cross Junction, VA $72,668

Fishers Hill, VA $73,713

Flint Hill, VA $75,801

Front Royal, VA $75,845

Gore, VA $73,075

Hume, VA $76,826

Huntly, VA $75,929

Strasburg, VA $73,425

Linden, VA $77,013

Markham, VA $76,996

Maurertown, VA $72,427

Middletown, VA $74,859

Millwood, VA $76,525

Rileyville, VA $73,949

Earlysville, VA $72,865

Esmont, VA $72,192

Faber, VA $71,872

Fishersville, VA $72,541

Free Union, VA $72,745

Gordonsville, VA $73,508

Greenwood, VA $72,453

Ivy, VA $72,896

Keene, VA $72,483

Keswick, VA $73,040

Locust Dale, VA $73,837

Lovingston, VA $71,101

Lyndhurst, VA $71,636

Montpelier Station, VA $73,525

Nellysford, VA $71,720

North Garden, VA $72,412

Orange, VA $74,245

Palmyra, VA $73,072

Piney River, VA $70,770

Quinque, VA $73,051

Roseland, VA $71,042

Ruckersville, VA $73,021

Schuyler, VA $71,938

Shipman, VA $71,090

Somerset, VA $73,529

Stanardsville, VA $72,808

Troy, VA $73,152

Tyro, VA $71,236

Waynesboro, VA $72,651

White Hall, VA $72,781

Woodberry Forest, VA $73,813

Achilles, VA $72,691

Amelia Court House, VA $74,040

Ark, VA $73,154

Arvonia, VA $72,505

Ashland, VA $74,761

Aylett, VA $74,797

Barhamsville, VA $73,720

Beaumont, VA $74,024

Beaverdam, VA $74,754

Bena, VA $72,670

Bohannon, VA $72,968

Bremo Bluff, VA $72,976

Bruington, VA $74,647

Bumpass, VA $74,642

Cardinal, VA $73,000

Cartersville, VA $73,579

Charles City, VA $74,181

Christchurch, VA $73,576

Church View, VA $73,746

Cobbs Creek, VA $73,203

Columbia, VA $73,388

Crozier, VA $74,517

Cumberland, VA $72,980

Deltaville, VA $73,263

Diggs, VA $72,997

Redwood, VA $71,040

Rich Creek, VA $71,283

Ridgeway, VA $71,779

Riner, VA $71,276

Ripplemead, VA $71,090

Rocky Mount, VA $71,104

Salem, VA $70,758

Sandy Level, VA $71,256

Shawsville, VA $70,976

Spencer, VA $71,762

Staffordsville, VA $71,404

Stanleytown, VA $71,897

Stuart, VA $71,743

Thaxton, VA $70,891

Troutville, VA $70,864

Union Hall, VA $71,117

Vesta, VA $71,652

Villamont, VA $70,855

Vinton, VA $70,723

Wirtz, VA $70,898

Woolwine, VA $71,602

Bristol, VA $68,978

Abingdon, VA $70,001

Andover, VA $69,793

Appalachia, VA $69,793

Bee, VA $70,655

Ben Hur, VA $70,082

Big Stone Gap, VA $69,171

Birchleaf, VA $70,725

Blackwater, VA $69,257

Castlewood, VA $69,459

Cleveland, VA $70,303

Clinchco, VA $70,663

Clintwood, VA $70,583

Coeburn, VA $69,909

Damascus, VA $70,550

Dante, VA $70,306

Davenport, VA $70,793

Dryden, VA $69,397

Duffield, VA $68,810

Dungannon, VA $69,061

East Stone Gap, VA $69,317

Ewing, VA $70,968

Fort Blackmore, VA $68,619

Gate City, VA $68,150

Haysi, VA $71,067

Hiltons, VA $68,311

Honaker, VA $70,695

Jonesville, VA $70,253

Keokee, VA $69,603

Lebanon, VA $70,030

Mc Clure, VA $70,320

Mendota, VA $69,000

Nickelsville, VA $68,711

Nora, VA $70,135

Norton, VA $69,868

Pennington Gap, VA $69,586

Pound, VA $70,157

Rosedale, VA $70,617

Rose Hill, VA $70,844

Saint Charles, VA $69,994

Saint Paul, VA $69,902

Weber City, VA $67,942

Whitetop, VA $70,826

Wise, VA $70,055

Pulaski, VA $71,586

Atkins, VA $70,982

Austinville, VA $71,556

Barren Springs, VA $71,616

Bastian, VA $70,992

Bland, VA $71,158

Broadford, VA $70,918

Cana, VA $71,665

Ceres, VA $70,924

Chilhowie, VA $70,900

Cripple Creek, VA $71,221

Crockett, VA $71,204

Draper, VA $71,527

Dugspur, VA $71,579

Elk Creek, VA $71,171

Emory, VA $70,700

Fancy Gap, VA $71,603

Fries, VA $71,410

Galax, VA $71,526

Glade Spring, VA $70,559

Rural Retreat, VA $71,114

Saltville, VA $70,931

Speedwell, VA $71,160

Sugar Grove, VA $70,999

Tannersville, VA $70,875

Troutdale, VA $70,949

Willis, VA $71,542

Woodlawn, VA $71,570

Wytheville, VA $71,369

Staunton, VA $72,563

Augusta Springs, VA $72,256

Bacova, VA $71,917

Blue Grass, VA $71,946

Brownsburg, VA $71,516

Buena Vista, VA $70,930

Churchville, VA $72,765

Clifton Forge, VA $71,674

Covington, VA $71,286

Craigsville, VA $72,264

Crimora, VA $72,840

Deerfield, VA $72,321

Doe Hill, VA $72,259

Fairfield, VA $71,411

Fort Defiance, VA $72,893

Glen Wilton, VA $71,402

Goshen, VA $71,953

Greenville, VA $71,909

Grottoes, VA $72,907

Head Waters, VA $72,379

Hot Springs, VA $71,717

Iron Gate, VA $71,797

Lexington, VA $71,536

Low Moor, VA $71,630

Mc Dowell, VA $72,288

Middlebrook, VA $71,926

Millboro, VA $71,983

Mint Spring, VA $72,288

Montebello, VA $71,271

Monterey, VA $72,080

Mount Sidney, VA $72,926

Mustoe, VA $72,199

New Hope, VA $72,883

Port Republic, VA $72,868

Raphine, VA $71,603

Rockbridge Baths, VA $71,673

Selma, VA $71,700

Steeles Tavern, VA $71,750

Stuarts Draft, VA $72,018

Swoope, VA $72,435

Verona, VA $72,926

Vesuvius, VA $71,111

Warm Springs, VA $71,939

West Augusta, VA $72,478

Weyers Cave, VA $72,943

Williamsville, VA $72,328

Lynchburg, VA $69,869

Altavista, VA $70,532

Alton, VA $72,073

Amherst, VA $70,344

Appomattox, VA $70,470

Bedford, VA $70,900

Big Island, VA $70,512

Blairs, VA $72,056

Brookneal, VA $70,811

Buffalo Junction, VA $72,301

Callands, VA $71,707

Chatham, VA $71,766

Clifford, VA $70,451

Clover, VA $71,897

Cluster Springs, VA $72,297

Coleman Falls, VA $70,158

Concord, VA $69,965

Crystal Hill, VA $71,786

Danville, VA $72,113

Hillsville, VA $71,665

Carson, VA $74,426

Hiwassee, VA $71,430

Independence, VA $71,182

Annandale, VA $84,695

Burke, VA $83,902

Dumfries, VA $81,445

Dunn Loring, VA $84,804

Fairfax, VA $83,537

Fairfax Station, VA $83,310

Falls Church, VA $84,878

Fort Belvoir, VA $83,852

Great Falls, VA $83,540

Greenway, VA $84,876

Lorton, VA $83,378

Merrifield, VA $84,609

Mc Lean, VA $84,868

West Mclean, VA $84,876

Mount Vernon, VA $84,166

Newington, VA $83,973

Dry Fork, VA $71,916

Brooke, VA $78,478

Evington, VA $70,256

Forest, VA $70,119

Gladstone, VA $70,531

Gladys, VA $70,532

Glasgow, VA $70,983

Goode, VA $70,351

Gretna, VA $71,255

Halifax, VA $72,052

Howardsville, VA $71,936

Hurt, VA $70,856

Java, VA $71,684

Ararat, VA $71,647

Axton, VA $71,869

Bassett, VA $71,817

Belspring, VA $71,444

Bent Mountain, VA $70,838

Blacksburg, VA $71,107

Blue Ridge, VA $70,814

Boones Mill, VA $70,788

Buchanan, VA $71,053

Callaway, VA $70,973

Christiansburg, VA $71,114

Cascade, VA $71,806

Catawba, VA $70,932

Check, VA $71,083

Claudville, VA $71,605

Cloverdale, VA $70,682

Collinsville, VA $72,055

Copper Hill, VA $70,989

Critz, VA $71,720

Daleville, VA $70,754

Dublin, VA $71,482

Eagle Rock, VA $71,258

Eggleston, VA $71,338

Elliston, VA $70,916

Ferrum, VA $71,370

Fieldale, VA $71,953

Fincastle, VA $70,975

Floyd, VA $71,375

Glade Hill, VA $71,057

Glen Lyn, VA $71,111

Goodview, VA $70,806

Hardy, VA $70,777

Henry, VA $71,477

Huddleston, VA $71,040

Keeling, VA $71,984

Chester, VA $74,776

Chesterfield, VA $74,731

Church Road, VA $74,485

Colonial Heights, VA $74,807

Courtland, VA $73,009

Dendron, VA $73,228

Dewitt, VA $74,246

Dinwiddie, VA $74,449

Disputanta, VA $74,510

Dolphin, VA $73,431

Drewryville, VA $72,849

Ebony, VA $72,347

Elberon, VA $72,926

Emporia, VA $73,013

Ford, VA $74,312

Franklin, VA $72,785

Freeman, VA $73,414

Gasburg, VA $72,502

Hopewell, VA $74,653

Ivor, VA $72,902

Jarratt, VA $73,644

Lawrenceville, VA $73,158

Mc Kenney, VA $74,052

Meredithville, VA $73,053

Newsoms, VA $72,544

Prince George, VA $74,723

Rawlings, VA $73,767

Sedley, VA $73,107

Skippers, VA $72,722

Spring Grove, VA $73,624

Stony Creek, VA $74,048

Surry, VA $72,748

Sussex, VA $73,882

Sutherland, VA $74,660

Valentines, VA $72,570

Wakefield, VA $73,200

Warfield, VA $73,827

Waverly, VA $73,776

White Plains, VA $72,530

Wilsons, VA $74,091

Yale, VA $73,582

Zuni, VA $72,873

Claremont, VA $73,723

Farmville, VA $72,340

Baskerville, VA $72,222

Indian Valley, VA $71,479

Mc Coy, VA $71,324

Martinsville, VA $71,936

Meadows Of Dan, VA $71,670

Moneta, VA $70,923

Montvale, VA $70,923

Narrows, VA $71,325

Newbern, VA $71,387

New Castle, VA $70,979

Newport, VA $71,141

New River, VA $71,584

Oriskany, VA $71,117

Paint Bank, VA $71,005

Parrott, VA $71,358

Patrick Springs, VA $71,801

Pearisburg, VA $71,396

Pembroke, VA $71,394

Penhook, VA $71,293

Pilot, VA $71,139

Pittsville, VA $71,258

Radford, VA $71,504

Long Island, VA $70,800

Lowry, VA $70,485

Lynch Station, VA $70,808

Madison Heights, VA $69,870

Monroe, VA $70,219

Naruna, VA $70,586

Nathalie, VA $71,440

Natural Bridge, VA $71,208

Natural Bridge Station, VA $70,901

Nelson, VA $72,407

Norwood, VA $70,801

Ringgold, VA $72,010

Rustburg, VA $70,031

Scottsburg, VA $72,150

Scottsville, VA $72,540

South Boston, VA $72,213

Spout Spring, VA $70,160

Sutherlin, VA $72,017

Sweet Briar, VA $70,077

Vernon Hill, VA $71,932

Virgilina, VA $72,236

Wingina, VA $71,221

Amonate, VA $71,063

Bandy, VA $70,907

Big Rock, VA $71,293

Bishop, VA $70,914

Bluefield, VA $71,133

Boissevain, VA $70,959

Breaks, VA $71,176

Burkes Garden, VA $70,987

Cedar Bluff, VA $71,091

Doran, VA $71,383

Falls Mills, VA $70,959

Grundy, VA $71,412

Horsepen, VA $70,942

Hurley, VA $71,045

Jewell Ridge, VA $71,091

Keen Mountain, VA $71,368

Mavisdale, VA $71,098

Maxie, VA $71,307

North Tazewell, VA $71,080

Oakwood, VA $71,408

Pilgrims Knob, VA $71,214

Pocahontas, VA $70,982

Pounding Mill, VA $71,190

Raven, VA $71,349

Red Ash, VA $71,415

Richlands, VA $71,374

Rowe, VA $71,124

Shortt Gap, VA $71,283

Swords Creek, VA $71,103

Tazewell, VA $70,968

Vansant, VA $71,104

Whitewood, VA $71,113

Wolford, VA $71,125

Boydton, VA $72,377

Bracey, VA $72,562

Brodnax, VA $72,842

Buckingham, VA $71,566

Burkeville, VA $72,673

Charlotte Court House, VA $71,633

Chase City, VA $72,003

Clarksville, VA $72,505

Crewe, VA $73,137

Cullen, VA $71,419

Dillwyn, VA $72,280

Drakes Branch, VA $71,996

Dundas, VA $73,067

Evergreen, VA $70,539

Fort Mitchell, VA $71,995

Green Bay, VA $72,273

Hampden Sydney, VA $72,450

Kenbridge, VA $72,676

Keysville, VA $71,989

La Crosse, VA $72,451

Lunenburg, VA $72,125

Meherrin, VA $72,133

Nottoway, VA $73,025

Pamplin, VA $71,180

Phenix, VA $70,859

Prospect, VA $71,627

Randolph, VA $71,749

Red House, VA $70,651

Red Oak, VA $72,096

Rice, VA $72,766

Saxe, VA $71,940

Skipwith, VA $72,147

South Hill, VA $72,424

Victoria, VA $72,380

Wylliesburg, VA $72,032

Roanoke, VA $70,632

Wachapreague, VA $73,340

Wardtown, VA $73,197

Wattsville, VA $73,408

Willis Wharf, VA $73,318

Windsor, VA $72,694

Withams, VA $73,350

Norfolk, VA $72,320

Newport News, VA $72,482

Fort Eustis, VA $72,511

Hampton, VA $72,527

Fort Monroe, VA $72,487

Poquoson, VA $72,503

Yorktown, VA $72,589

Lackey, VA $72,618

Seaford, VA $72,530

Portsmouth, VA $72,340

Fort Lee, VA $74,803

Petersburg, VA $74,803

Virginia State University, VA $74,803

Alberta, VA $73,325

Ammon, VA $74,307

Blackstone, VA $73,679

Boykins, VA $72,630

Branchville, VA $72,458

Capron, VA $72,988

Round Hill, VA $78,422

Catharpin, VA $81,360

Delaplane, VA $77,602

Ashburn, VA $81,697

Chantilly, VA $82,557

Gainesville, VA $80,698

Hamilton, VA $79,479

Lincoln, VA $79,401

Sterling, VA $82,691

Haymarket, VA $80,621

Herndon, VA $82,996

Leesburg, VA $80,414

Lovettsville, VA $78,632

Nokesville, VA $80,798

Upperville, VA $77,858

Warrenton, VA $78,141

Reston, VA $83,473

Waterford, VA $79,348

The Plains, VA $79,572

Doswell, VA $74,787

Dutton, VA $73,188

Fork Union, VA $73,200

Foster, VA $72,952

Glen Allen, VA $74,956

Gloucester, VA $73,110

Gloucester Point, VA $72,667

Goochland, VA $74,138

Grimstead, VA $73,135

Gum Spring, VA $74,138

Gwynn, VA $73,135

Hadensville, VA $74,022

Hallieford, VA $73,113

Hanover, VA $74,801

Hardyville, VA $73,330

Hartfield, VA $73,356

Hayes, VA $72,714

Henrico, VA $75,011

Hudgins, VA $73,078

Jamaica, VA $73,991

Jamestown, VA $72,880

Jetersville, VA $73,192

Kents Store, VA $73,364

King And Queen Court House, VA $74,103

King William, VA $74,487

Lanexa, VA $73,988

Lightfoot, VA $73,238

Little Plymouth, VA $74,010

Locust Hill, VA $73,576

Louisa, VA $74,125

Macon, VA $74,210

Maidens, VA $74,421

Manakin Sabot, VA $74,664

Mannboro, VA $74,178

Manquin, VA $74,704

Maryus, VA $72,677

Mascot, VA $73,792

Mathews, VA $72,995

Burgess, VA $74,260

Accomac, VA $73,282

Assawoman, VA $73,311

Atlantic, VA $73,410

Battery Park, VA $72,492

Belle Haven, VA $73,239

Birdsnest, VA $73,101

Bloxom, VA $73,394

Cape Charles, VA $73,001

Capeville, VA $73,016

Carrollton, VA $72,484

Carrsville, VA $72,815

Cheriton, VA $73,008

Chesapeake, VA $72,511

Chincoteague Island, VA $73,457

Wallops Island, VA $73,403

Craddockville, VA $73,251

Davis Wharf, VA $73,236

Eastville, VA $73,036

Exmore, VA $73,208

Franktown, VA $73,126

Greenbackville, VA $73,623

Greenbush, VA $73,413

Hacksneck, VA $73,209

Hallwood, VA $73,374

Harborton, VA $73,389

Horntown, VA $73,499

Oak Hall, VA $73,348

Isle Of Wight, VA $72,646

Jamesville, VA $73,168

Jenkins Bridge, VA $73,386

Keller, VA $73,298

Locustville, VA $73,295

Machipongo, VA $73,090

Mappsville, VA $73,358

Marionville, VA $73,089

Mears, VA $73,320

Melfa, VA $73,307

Modest Town, VA $73,497

Nassawadox, VA $73,165

Nelsonia, VA $73,502

New Church, VA $73,475

Onancock, VA $73,369

Onley, VA $73,288

Oyster, VA $73,025

Painter, VA $73,253

Parksley, VA $73,409

Pungoteague, VA $73,284

Quinby, VA $73,091

Rescue, VA $72,488

Sanford, VA $73,488

Saxis, VA $73,499

Seaview, VA $73,010

Smithfield, VA $72,567

Suffolk, VA $72,534

Tangier, VA $73,681

Tasley, VA $73,445

Temperanceville, VA $73,374

Townsend, VA $73,024

Virginia Beach, VA $73,477

Dulles, VA $83,496

Aldie, VA $80,861

Amissville, VA $76,926

Arcola, VA $81,671

Manassas, VA $81,805

Marshall, VA $78,055

Middleburg, VA $79,490

Catlett, VA $79,863

Centreville, VA $82,135

Clifton, VA $82,828

Orlean, VA $77,352

Paeonian Springs, VA $79,860

Paris, VA $77,352

Philomont, VA $79,255

Purcellville, VA $78,667

Bluemont, VA $77,615

Bristow, VA $81,171

Broad Run, VA $79,727

Calverton, VA $79,545

Casanova, VA $79,679

Rectortown, VA $77,959

Mechanicsville, VA $74,860

Midlothian, VA $74,747

Millers Tavern, VA $74,852

Mineral, VA $74,582

Moon, VA $73,027

Moseley, VA $74,498

New Canton, VA $72,884

New Kent, VA $74,451

New Point, VA $72,843

Newtown, VA $75,081

Norge, VA $73,346

North, VA $73,091

Oilville, VA $74,515

Onemo, VA $72,935

Ordinary, VA $72,776

Port Haywood, VA $72,832

Powhatan, VA $74,269

Providence Forge, VA $74,323

Quinton, VA $74,704

Rockville, VA $74,599

Ruthville, VA $74,169

Saint Stephens Church, VA $74,842

Saluda, VA $73,604

Sandston, VA $74,877

Sandy Hook, VA $74,123

Schley, VA $72,949

Severn, VA $72,716

Shacklefords, VA $73,643

State Farm, VA $74,456

Stevensville, VA $74,279

Studley, VA $74,855

Susan, VA $72,862

Toano, VA $73,576

Topping, VA $73,510

Trevilians, VA $74,079

Richmond, VA $75,031

Urbanna, VA $73,860

Wake, VA $73,399

Walkerton, VA $74,384

Ware Neck, VA $72,978

Water View, VA $73,845

West Point, VA $74,098

White Marsh, VA $72,857

Wicomico, VA $72,728

Williamsburg, VA $72,854

Woods Cross Roads, VA $73,118

Montpelier, VA $74,488

Oakton, VA $83,730

Occoquan, VA $83,114

Quantico, VA $80,351

Springfield, VA $84,475

Triangle, VA $80,932

Vienna, VA $84,475

Woodbridge, VA $82,513

Arlington, VA $84,900

Fort Myer, VA $84,902

Mattaponi, VA $73,822

Dhs, VA $84,901

Fort Valley, VA $73,400

Star Tannery, VA $72,682

Stephens City, VA $75,461

Stephenson, VA $75,512

Toms Brook, VA $73,359

White Post, VA $76,111

Woodstock, VA $72,753

Culpeper, VA $75,155

Aroda, VA $73,315

Banco, VA $73,563

Bealeton, VA $77,808

Boston, VA $74,956

Brandy Station, VA $76,473

Brightwood, VA $73,937

Castleton, VA $75,781

Elkwood, VA $76,373

Etlan, VA $73,767

Goldvein, VA $78,152

Graves Mill, VA $73,215

Haywood, VA $73,918

Hood, VA $72,754

Jeffersonton, VA $77,326

Leon, VA $74,249

Lignum, VA $75,932

Madison, VA $73,209

Midland, VA $78,583

Mitchells, VA $74,556

Oakpark, VA $73,673

Pratts, VA $73,200

Radiant, VA $73,471

Rapidan, VA $74,135

Remington, VA $77,190

Reva, VA $74,331

Richardsville, VA $76,566

Rixeyville, VA $76,367

Rochelle, VA $73,178

Somerville, VA $78,734

Sperryville, VA $74,259

Stevensburg, VA $76,084

Sumerduck, VA $77,211

Syria, VA $72,932

Viewtown, VA $76,417

Washington, VA $75,562

Wolftown, VA $72,759

Woodville, VA $74,992

Harrisonburg, VA $73,056

Basye, VA $72,472

Bergton, VA $72,249

Bridgewater, VA $72,919

Broadway, VA $72,694

Criders, VA $72,378

Dayton, VA $72,670

Edinburg, VA $72,596

Elkton, VA $72,815

Alexandria, VA $84,891

Fredericksburg, VA $76,918

Bowling Green, VA $75,425

Burr Hill, VA $75,434

Callao, VA $75,000

Caret, VA $75,895

Center Cross, VA $74,603

Champlain, VA $75,721

Coles Point, VA $76,005

Colonial Beach, VA $76,432

Corbin, VA $75,960

Dahlgren, VA $78,939

Dogue, VA $76,381

Dunnsville, VA $74,872

Edwardsville, VA $74,357

Farnham, VA $74,576

Garrisonville, VA $79,586

Hague, VA $75,455

Hartwood, VA $77,140

Haynesville, VA $75,393

Heathsville, VA $74,287

Hustle, VA $75,767

Irvington, VA $73,692

Jersey, VA $76,486

Kilmarnock, VA $73,754

King George, VA $77,680

Kinsale, VA $75,310

Ladysmith, VA $74,990

Lancaster, VA $73,935

Laneview, VA $74,114

Lively, VA $74,003

Locust Grove, VA $75,456

Loretto, VA $75,781

Lottsburg, VA $74,860

Merry Point, VA $73,819

Milford, VA $75,148

Mollusk, VA $73,845

Montross, VA $75,949

Morattico, VA $74,229

Mount Holly, VA $75,696

Ninde, VA $77,852

Nuttsville, VA $74,156

Oldhams, VA $75,249

Ophelia, VA $74,300

Partlow, VA $75,640

Port Royal, VA $75,761

Rappahannock Academy, VA $75,776

Reedville, VA $74,244

Rhoadesville, VA $74,744

Rollins Fork, VA $76,429

Fulks Run, VA $72,513

Hinton, VA $72,446

Keezletown, VA $72,799

Lacey Spring, VA $72,835

Linville, VA $72,798

Luray, VA $73,031

Mc Gaheysville, VA $72,883

Mount Crawford, VA $72,886

Mount Jackson, VA $72,647

Mount Solon, VA $72,657

New Market, VA $72,815

Orkney Springs, VA $72,491

Penn Laird, VA $72,916

Quicksburg, VA $72,720

Pleasant Valley, VA $72,876

Shenandoah, VA $72,840

Singers Glen, VA $72,793

Stanley, VA $72,846

Timberville, VA $72,828

Charlottesville, VA $72,958

Afton, VA $72,150

Arrington, VA $70,715

Barboursville, VA $73,242

Batesville, VA $72,785

Covesville, VA $72,156

Crozet, VA $72,819

Dyke, VA $72,783

Ruby, VA $79,206

HR Program Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HR Program Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 37% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, HR Program Specialist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HR Program Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a HR Program Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$93,168	$45.0	20%
Financial Services	$89,286	$43.0	15%
Internet	$86,957	$42.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$85,404	$41.0	10%
Insurance	$83,852	$40.0	8%

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

Understanding how a HR Program 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.

$68,883

Average $77,640/year

$85,967

$5,740

Average $6,470/month

$7,164

$1,325

Average $1,493/week

$1,653

$33

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,967	$7,164	$1,653	$41
Average	$77,640	$6,470	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$68,883	$5,740	$1,325	$33

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