HR salaries vary a lot by role, experience, and location, but in general entry-level HR jobs (like HR assistant) can start around $30k–$45k/year, mid-level roles (HR generalist/manager) usually land in the $50k–$90k range, and senior roles (HR director or VP) can go well over $100k, sometimes $150k+. In my experience, the jump really depends on whether you move into management or specialize (like recruitment or compensation), because that’s where the bigger pay increases usually happen.