HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Delaware
The median HR assistant in Delaware earned $50,850 a year in May 2025[1], 0.5% above the US median of $50,610. That puts Delaware at #19 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $40,800 | $50,850 | $66,190 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Delaware earns $45,720–$58,720; the top tenth earns $66,190 or more, 1.6 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 Delaware median that makes about $72,643 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 Delaware
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $55,780 | 60 | |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $52,060 | 50 |
Dover, DE pays the most ($49,900) and Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area the least ($47,540): $2,360 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 Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | +1.8% | |
| New Hampshire | +1.1% | |
| Delaware | +0.0% | |
| Kentucky | -0.9% | |
| Montana | -1.5% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Delaware?
The median was $50,850 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,720 to $58,720.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Delaware?
About $72,643 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Delaware do HR assistants earn the most?
Dover, DE, with a median of $49,900 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.