DOL Median (Newark, NJ)
$56,000
vs National
-6.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,252
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,000
-6.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Human Resources Specialists in Newark, NJ earns $56,000 in nominal terms, which is 6.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,252 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Newark, NJ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VADILAL INDUSTRIES(USA), INC. | $66,560 | 1 |
| BRIGHT HORIZON INSTITUTE LLC | $64,563 | 1 |
| W GREEN HOTEL GROUP LLC | $64,563 | 1 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $59,966 | 4 |
| CONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS | $57,346 | 4 |
| KIPP NEW JERSEY | $56,000 | 3 |
| Panasonic Corporation of North America | $50,000 | 4 |
| Peri Software Solutions Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| KIPP NEW JERSEY A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
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Chief Executives · $300,000Art Directors · $250,000Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · $175,080General and Operations Managers · $150,000Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $150,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Human Resources Specialists make in Newark, NJ?
The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Newark, NJ is $56,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Newark, NJ a good place to work as a Human Resources Specialists?
A Human Resources Specialists in Newark, NJ earns 6.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $49,252 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.