Local Salary Data

Human Resources Specialists Salary in Kentucky

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$34,050
5 filings
DOL Median (Kentucky)
$34,050
vs National
-43.3%
National: $60,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,652
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$34,050
-43.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Human Resources Specialists in Kentucky earns $34,050 in nominal terms, which is 43.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,652 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Human Resources Specialists make in Kentucky?

The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Kentucky is $34,050 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Human Resources Specialists?

A Human Resources Specialists in Kentucky earns 43.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $36,652 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.