Human Resources Manager Salary
Human Resources Managers earn a median $149,280 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$149,280
$71.77 per hour
Range
$88,200 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
220,660
across the U.S.
▲6.6%
Pay trend: The median for human resources managers in the U.S. rose from $140,030 (May 2024) to $149,280 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 4.2%.
What human resources managers do
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)
- Openings per year
- 16,800
Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5.5% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 16,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Human Resources Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$113,299
per year · effective tax rate 24.1%
$9,442Monthly
$4,721Twice a month
$4,358Every 2 weeks
$54.47Hourly
- Federal income tax$24,561
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,255
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,165
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$113,299
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $88,200 | $42.40 | $70,879 |
| 25th percentile | $111,110 | $53.42 | $86,996 |
| Median (50th) | $149,280 | $71.77 | $113,299 |
| 75th percentile | $199,290 | $95.81 | $148,398 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $267,810+ | $128.75 | $194,874 |
Best cities for human resources managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $220,460 | $144,650 | $130,996 | 2,800 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $209,340 | $137,845 | $119,230 | 4,960 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $184,990 | $128,708 | $118,881 | 6,480 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $171,360 | $128,391 | $115,529 | 3,200 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $170,940 | $121,291 | $114,661 | 2,540 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $161,250 | $113,734 | $113,668 | 5,300 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $185,100 | $127,938 | $113,659 | 18,480 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $177,960 | $120,744 | $110,892 | 6,280 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | $142,110 | $108,398 | $109,905 | 5,890 |
| 10 | Austin, TX | $140,670 | $107,414 | $109,532 | 2,730 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $154,490 | $112,117 | $109,325 | 4,190 |
| 12 | Detroit, MI | $149,980 | $107,654 | $107,334 | 3,090 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $156,770 | $110,803 | $106,958 | 10,810 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | $159,390 | $110,530 | $105,445 | 3,500 |
| 15 | Dallas, TX | $140,890 | $107,564 | $104,340 | 7,970 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $145,610 | $107,359 | $103,913 | 3,160 |
| 17 | Los Angeles, CA | $168,400 | $112,747 | $99,278 | 9,070 |
| 18 | Miami, FL | $142,940 | $108,965 | $95,454 | 3,550 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $220,460
- San Francisco, CA — $209,340
- New York, NY — $185,100
- Boston, MA — $184,990
- Washington, DC — $177,960
- Seattle, WA — $171,360
- Denver, CO — $170,940
- Los Angeles, CA — $168,400
- Atlanta, GA — $161,250
- Minneapolis, MN — $159,390
- Chicago, IL — $156,770
- Philadelphia, PA — $154,490
- Detroit, MI — $149,980
- Phoenix, AZ — $145,610
- Miami, FL — $142,940
Human Resources Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $184,350 | +5.7% | $124,568 | $113,300 – $239,200+ | 2,250 |
| Massachusetts | $181,780 | +3.0% | $126,644 | $99,990 – $239,200+ | 7,540 |
| New York | $176,650 | +3.0% | $122,624 | $105,380 – $239,200+ | 17,920 |
| New Jersey | $172,440 | +3.8% | $120,334 | $108,040 – $239,200+ | 6,400 |
| California | $170,080 | +0.6% | $113,717 | $96,430 – $239,200+ | 27,450 |
| Rhode Island | $167,110 | +1.0% | $119,150 | $106,480 – $239,200+ | 530 |
| Colorado | $166,400 | +7.7% | $118,387 | $103,580 – $239,200+ | 3,620 |
| Virginia | $165,980 | +2.7% | $115,984 | $105,130 – $239,200+ | 5,770 |
| Connecticut | $165,930 | +11.1% | $116,873 | $102,530 – $239,200+ | 3,020 |
| Washington | $165,530 | −2.3% | $124,406 | $108,830 – $239,200+ | 4,560 |
| Delaware | $153,890 | +5.7% | $107,634 | $85,760 – $239,200+ | 580 |
| Minnesota | $153,770 | +1.0% | $107,130 | $97,840 – $230,980 | 4,370 |
| Maryland | $152,770 | +1.6% | $108,623 | $92,630 – $236,830 | 3,820 |
| Illinois | $151,370 | +12.7% | $107,379 | $90,820 – $239,200+ | 13,520 |
| Georgia | $150,700 | +9.2% | $107,071 | $89,790 – $239,200+ | 7,270 |
| North Carolina | $142,990 | +6.6% | $103,803 | $90,390 – $239,200+ | 6,480 |
| Oregon | $140,570 | +3.5% | $95,730 | $92,900 – $238,590 | 2,810 |
| Arizona | $139,820 | +7.3% | $103,546 | $88,410 – $225,500 | 3,950 |
| North Dakota | $139,050 | +9.3% | $104,854 | $89,990 – $223,390 | 290 |
| Michigan | $138,930 | +5.4% | $100,571 | $88,990 – $224,880 | 5,890 |
| Florida | $137,790 | +10.3% | $105,445 | $79,420 – $232,760 | 11,570 |
| Texas | $136,500 | +3.6% | $104,564 | $83,200 – $226,050 | 23,220 |
| New Hampshire | $135,000 | +4.7% | $103,539 | $79,120 – $221,970 | 1,150 |
| Kansas | $134,470 | +6.3% | $96,473 | $91,990 – $219,980 | 1,290 |
| Wisconsin | $133,490 | +0.4% | $96,812 | $91,520 – $215,620 | 3,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $133,060 | +1.7% | $98,128 | $80,940 – $222,690 | 8,230 |
| Vermont | $132,050 | +6.2% | $95,267 | $91,650 – $214,350 | 360 |
| Tennessee | $131,760 | +5.5% | $101,324 | $85,160 – $218,300 | 4,310 |
| Utah | $131,380 | +0.2% | $96,118 | $80,460 – $216,880 | 2,240 |
| Missouri | $130,680 | −0.4% | $95,381 | $81,730 – $225,160 | 3,510 |
| Ohio | $130,480 | +0.9% | $97,643 | $81,940 – $218,740 | 8,040 |
| Indiana | $130,340 | +3.1% | $96,538 | $85,230 – $213,640 | 3,030 |
| Maine | $129,720 | +4.7% | $92,150 | $74,150 – $207,160 | 700 |
| Alaska | $129,570 | +5.7% | $99,827 | $79,020 – $196,700 | 610 |
| Nebraska | $129,460 | +3.6% | $94,741 | $81,990 – $205,180 | 1,660 |
| Hawaii | $128,910 | +9.2% | $91,109 | $84,030 – $200,010 | 710 |
| Nevada | $128,550 | +23.9% | $99,130 | $77,230 – $239,200+ | 1,520 |
| Wyoming | $127,520 | +12.0% | $98,426 | $87,750 – $200,070 | 140 |
| Iowa | $126,370 | +3.4% | $93,490 | $86,190 – $206,900 | 1,620 |
| South Carolina | $124,290 | +4.7% | $89,918 | $70,840 – $209,380 | 2,400 |
| Kentucky | $121,460 | +6.8% | $90,144 | $76,520 – $194,280 | 1,960 |
| West Virginia | $120,020 | +10.5% | $88,414 | $76,720 – $214,920 | 510 |
| Idaho | $119,990 | +2.6% | $87,992 | $82,250 – $200,480 | 1,040 |
| New Mexico | $118,070 | +0.7% | $87,438 | $78,000 – $198,230 | 820 |
| South Dakota | $117,930 | +8.1% | $91,794 | $83,780 – $176,930 | 420 |
| Oklahoma | $116,080 | +5.5% | $85,814 | $73,590 – $200,250 | 1,750 |
| Montana | $115,280 | +6.4% | $84,777 | $81,330 – $186,460 | 530 |
| Alabama | $113,210 | +2.9% | $83,078 | $70,520 – $195,570 | 2,160 |
| Arkansas | $108,580 | +8.8% | $81,194 | $62,370 – $218,830 | 1,290 |
| Louisiana | $107,880 | +3.3% | $81,873 | $75,690 – $177,870 | 1,390 |
| Mississippi | $106,100 | +2.9% | $79,959 | $73,320 – $193,370 | 720 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $149,230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Purchasing Manager | $148,080 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Training and Development Manager | $133,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Industrial Production Manager | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Facilities Manager | $106,660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Sales Manager | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make?
The national median salary for human resources managers is $149,280 a year ($71.77 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $88,200 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays human resources managers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $184,350. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many human resources managers are there in the U.S.?
About 220,660 people work as human resources managers nationwide.