H.R. Salary and Equity in Santa Monica 2026

How much does a H.R. expect to make at Santa Monica-based startups? The average expected salary for H.R.s in Santa Monica-based startups is 160k per year, with a range from 85k to 173k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for H.R.s in Santa Monica startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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5 years

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The average salary for a H.R. in Santa Monica is $160,000, which is 11.8% higher than the average Santa Monica startup salary of$143,083. H.R. salaries in Santa Monica are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

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$172,500/yr

Range $173k - $173k

Average

$160,000/yr

Range $160k - $160k

Below Average

$85,000/yr

Range $85k - $85k

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