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Human Rights Officer

Average Human Rights Officer Salary

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$73,851
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$45k
MEDIAN
$74k
90%
$171k

The average salary for a Human Rights Officer is $73,851 in 2025

Base Salary
$45k - $171k
Bonus
$974 - $51k
Profit Sharing
$961 - $41k
Total Pay
$40k - $174k
Based on 428 salary profiles (last updated May 04 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Human Rights Officer

Medical
89%
Dental
78%
Vision
69%
None
11%

Gender Breakdown for Human Rights Officers

Female
79.8%
Male
18.6%
Prefer to self-define
1.6%
This data is based on 253 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Human Rights Officers

What is the highest pay for Human Rights Officers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Human Rights Officer is $171k / year

What is the lowest pay for Human Rights Officers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Human Rights Officer is $45k / year

How can Human Rights Officers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Human Rights Officer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Human Rights Officer that oversees more junior Human Rights Officers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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