HR Specialist Salary in Australia
The median HR Specialist / Recruiter salary in Australia is A$88,000. Most professionals earn between A$65,000 and A$157,000, with the top 10% earning above A$157,000. This figure represents a regional estimate.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | A$53,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | A$77,000 | -12% |
| Senior | A$110,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | A$154,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about A$10,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹562,000
- Portugal€18,000
- PolandPLN 101,000
- Italy€27,000
- Japan¥4,613,000
- Spain€29,000
How we calculate this
These figures are a regional estimate for gross annual salaries. They are based on data collected from various sources, providing a benchmark for HR Specialist / Recruiter compensation across Australia. Benefits are valued at an additional A$10,500 per year.
Frequently asked questions
Is A$88,000 a good salary for an HR Specialist / Recruiter in Australia?
Earning the median salary of A$88,000 means you are earning more than 50% of HR Specialists / Recruiters in Australia. The 75th percentile is A$119,000, indicating significant earning potential above the median.
How does a senior HR Specialist / Recruiter salary compare to a junior one?
The median salary for a senior HR Specialist / Recruiter is A$110,000, while the median for a junior role is A$53,000. This shows a substantial difference based on experience level.
What is the total compensation for an HR Specialist / Recruiter?
The total compensation includes base salary plus benefits. The median base salary is A$88,000, with an additional estimated benefits value of A$10,500 per year.
How are these HR Specialist / Recruiter salary figures calculated?
These figures are derived from a dataset representing HR Specialist / Recruiter salaries across Australia. They include percentiles like the 25th (A$65,000), median (A$88,000), and 75th (A$119,000) to show the salary distribution.