HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Utah
The median HR assistant in Utah earned $45,790 a year in May 2025[1], 9.5% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Utah at #44 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $37,340 | $45,790 | $63,440 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Utah earns $37,340–$53,290; the top tenth earns $63,440 or more, 1.7 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 Utah median that makes about $65,414 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 Utah
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | $58,280 | 110 | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $58,600 | 240 | |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $52,150 | 60 |
Ogden, UT pays the most ($49,940) and Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT the least ($47,400): $2,540 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 Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +2.3% | |
| Arkansas | +0.9% | |
| Utah | +0.0% | |
| Tennessee | -0.1% | |
| South Carolina | -1.1% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Utah?
The median was $45,790 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,340 to $53,290.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Utah?
About $65,414 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Utah do HR assistants earn the most?
Ogden, UT, with a median of $49,940 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.