HR Specialist Salary in Australia
The median HR Specialist / Recruiter salary in Australia is A$88,000, with most packages landing between A$65,000 and A$157,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.
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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 place a HR Specialist / Recruiter's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Australia. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Is A$88,000 a good salary for a HR Specialist / Recruiter in Australia?
A$88,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above A$119,000 puts you in the top quartile; below A$65,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior HR Specialist / Recruiter earn in Australia?
A senior HR Specialist / Recruiter earns around A$110,000, against A$53,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a HR Specialist / Recruiter in Australia?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about A$10,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this HR Specialist / Recruiter salary benchmark calculated?
We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.