Human Resources Manager Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Human Resources Managers in the United States.
Median Salary
$136,350
Mean Salary
$145,750
Employment
198,300
Category
Management
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $81,470 | $6,789 | $39 |
| 25th | $102,400 | $8,533 | $49 |
| 50th (Median) | $136,350 | $11,363 | $66 |
| 75th | $180,250 | $15,021 | $87 |
| 90th (Senior) | $224,700 | $18,725 | $108 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $156,803 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $166,347 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $152,712 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $141,804 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $133,623 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $143,168 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $160,893 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $155,439 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $144,531 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $158,166 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $139,077 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $140,441 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $137,714 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $143,168 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $134,987 | -1% |
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About Human Resources Manager Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Human Resources Managers in the United States is $136,350, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Human Resources Managers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Human Resources Managers earn around $81,470, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $224,700 or more. There are approximately 198,300 Human Resources Managers employed across the country in the Management sector.