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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$84,290
- York$79,940
- Lebanon$78,280
- Allentown$75,320
- Chambersburg$75,030
- Reading$74,430
- Harrisburg$73,170
- Pittsburgh$73,080
- Lancaster$72,130
- Scranton$71,990
- Altoona$70,540
- State College$69,190
- Gettysburg$68,560
- Erie$67,830
- Williamsport$66,380
- Johnstown$64,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $84,290 | $76,700 | $60,680 | $65,540 | 103 |
| York | $79,940 | $74,350 | $57,610 | $62,614 | 96 |
| Lebanon | $78,280 | $75,320 | $60,640 | $61,497 | 93 |
| Allentown | $75,320 | $70,040 | $57,060 | $59,505 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $75,030 | $71,800 | $56,950 | $59,310 | 95 |
| Reading | $74,430 | $69,410 | $56,560 | $58,906 | 97 |
| Harrisburg | $73,170 | $70,140 | $57,090 | $58,059 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $73,080 | $65,260 | $56,230 | $57,998 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $72,130 | $66,330 | $56,830 | $57,359 | 98 |
| Scranton | $71,990 | $65,360 | $55,750 | $57,265 | 94 |
| Altoona | $70,540 | $63,910 | $51,210 | $56,289 | 90 |
| State College | $69,190 | $64,220 | $52,730 | $55,381 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $68,560 | $62,600 | $55,550 | $54,957 | 95 |
| Erie | $67,830 | $60,860 | $49,540 | $54,466 | 91 |
| Williamsport | $66,380 | $61,940 | $52,520 | $53,478 | 92 |
| Johnstown | $64,850 | $59,120 | $47,150 | $52,296 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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