Human Resources Specialists pay range in Lake Havasu City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,880 or more. The middle half of human resources specialists in Lake Havasu City earn between $47,380 and $79,940.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $62KMedian
- $80K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,210 | $5,518 | $31.83 |
| Median | $62,400 | $5,200 | $30.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,380 | $3,948 | $22.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,940 | $6,662 | $38.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Specialists pay in Lake Havasu City vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Human resources specialists in Lake Havasu City earn 13% less than the Arizona average ($76,500) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($81,990). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $75,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City | $66,210 | $62,400 | $40,310 | $95,880 | 250 |
| Arizona | $76,500 | $71,390 | $47,290 | $112,900 | 20,230 |
| United States | $81,990 | $75,940 | $47,180 | $128,720 | 912,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Human Resources Specialists salary after taxes in Lake Havasu City
On the average salary of $66,210, a single filer in Lake Havasu City takes home about $54,118 a year, or $4,510 a month and $2,081 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lake Havasu City a good place for human resources specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lake Havasu City area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.1), so the average $66,210 buys what about $70,363 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lake Havasu City ($44,230). A typical home costs $354,412, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Specialists salary in other Arizona cities
Lake Havasu City ranks 7th of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Sierra Vista pays the most ($83,760).
- Sierra Vista$83,760
- Phoenix$78,340
- Tucson$71,130
- Flagstaff$70,690
- Yuma$68,090
- Prescott Valley$66,900
- Lake Havasu City$66,210
Highest-paying cities for human resources specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,290).
- San Jose, CA$122,290
- San Francisco, CA$113,530
- Washington, DC$105,580
- Lexington Park, MD$104,240
- Boulder, CO$99,420
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Human Resources Specialists salary in Lake Havasu City: questions
How much do human resources specialists make an hour in Lake Havasu City?
$31.83 an hour on average, and $30.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources specialists salary in Lake Havasu City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources specialists take-home pay in Lake Havasu City?
About $54,118 a year ($4,510 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,210.
Do human resources specialists earn more in Lake Havasu City than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1071; area Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ (29420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.