HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Alabama
The median HR assistant in Alabama earned $42,140 a year in May 2025[1], 16.7% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Alabama at #51 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,520 | $42,140 | $61,460 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Alabama earns $34,270–$51,630; the top tenth earns $61,460 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alabama median that makes about $60,200 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alabama
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $65,450 | 40 | |
| Montgomery, AL | $56,930 | 170 | |
| Birmingham, AL | $57,910 | 180 | |
| Huntsville, AL | $57,400 | 110 | |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $47,660 | 50 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $46,370 | 40 | |
| Mobile, AL | $49,440 | 90 | |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $45,760 | 30 | |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $40,630 | 60 | |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $39,930 | 30 |
Auburn-Opelika, AL pays the most ($51,570) and Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area the least ($34,460): $17,110 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | +6.3% | |
| West Virginia | +2.0% | |
| Alabama | +0.0% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Alabama?
The median was $42,140 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $34,270 to $51,630.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Alabama?
About $60,200 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alabama do HR assistants earn the most?
Auburn-Opelika, AL, with a median of $51,570 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.