Human Resources Manager Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Human Resources Managers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $145,610 a year — 2% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $107,359 take-home, or $8,947 a month.
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- Federal income tax$23,680
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,028
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,111
- Arizona income tax$3,432
- Take-home pay$107,359
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 2.50% state
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Human Resources Manager pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $90,750 | $43.63 | $70,613 | $5,884 |
| 25th percentile | $114,170 | $54.89 | $86,503 | $7,209 |
| Median (50th) | $145,610 | $70.00 | $107,359 | $8,947 |
| 75th percentile | $183,890 | $88.41 | $132,566 | $11,047 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $229,350 | $110.26 | $164,100 | $13,675 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $145,610 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median human resources manager's $107,359 take-home pay has the buying power of $103,913 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Human Resources Manager jobs are about as common in Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.94).
Best-paying cities for human resources managers, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #16 of 18 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $220,460 | $144,650 | $130,996 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $209,340 | $137,845 | $119,230 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $184,990 | $128,708 | $118,881 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $171,360 | $128,391 | $115,529 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $170,940 | $121,291 | $114,661 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $161,250 | $113,734 | $113,668 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $185,100 | $127,938 | $113,659 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $177,960 | $120,744 | $110,892 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $145,610 | $107,359 | $103,913 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 18 metros →
About the job: human resources managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.5% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median human resources manager salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $145,610 a year, or about $70.00 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $114,170 and $183,890.
What is a human resources manager’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $145,610 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $107,359 a year ($8,947 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,432 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a human resources manager?
Pay here is 2% below the national median of $149,280. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $103,913 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #16 of 18 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a human resources manager afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 18% of a median human resources manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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