What are the main factors that influence a HR Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A HR Manager's salary?

A HR Manager's salary grows with experience: a HR Generalist - Project Lead (7+ years)earns $108,250, a HR Supervisor (7+ years)earns $105,456, a HR Manager (7+ years)earns $123,263, a Deputy Director of Human Resources (7+ years)earns $154,515, a Director of Human Resources (7+ years)earns $173,293,

What are the highest paying states for a HR Manager?

HR Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HR Manager roles are District of Columbia $136,500, California $136,000, Massachusetts $134,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HR Manager roles make?

Salaries for HR Manager level roles vary by specialization: Global HR Manager: $143,000; International HR Manager: $142,990; HR and Finance Manager: $140,886; Manager of HR Consulting: $140,000; HR Services Manager: $139,968.

How do different companies affect a HR Manager's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for HR Manager roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

HR Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a HR Manager make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a HR Manager in the United States is $123,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a HR Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,876
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,900 to $132,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,700

10% $97,700

50% (Median) $123,300

90% $140,876

HR Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,500	$11,042	$2,548	$64
Average	$123,300	$10,275	$2,371	$59
25th Percentile	$109,900	$9,158	$2,113	$53

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Key Factors That Influence HR Manager Salaries

A HR Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects HR Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a HR Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

HR Generalist - Project Lead (7+ years): $108,250
HR Supervisor (7+ years): $105,456
HR Manager (7+ years): $123,263
Deputy Director of Human Resources (7+ years): $154,515
Director of Human Resources (7+ years): $173,293

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
HR Generalist - Project Lead	7+ years	$108,250
HR Supervisor	7+ years	$105,456
HR Manager	7+ years	$123,263
Deputy Director of Human Resources	7+ years	$154,515
Director of Human Resources	7+ years	$173,293

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How Do HR Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HR Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $136,500.
California: $136,000.
Massachusetts: $134,200.

District of Columbia $136,500 California $136,000 Massachusetts $134,200 Washington $133,700 New Jersey $133,700 Alaska $133,500 Connecticut $131,800 New York $131,100

Hawaii $128,900 Rhode Island $127,800 Maryland $127,100 Minnesota $126,200 Colorado $125,800 Illinois $125,700 Oregon $125,200 Delaware $124,900

New Hampshire $124,700 Virginia $124,200 Pennsylvania $122,800 Nevada $122,000 North Dakota $121,800 Michigan $121,400 Wisconsin $121,300 Vermont $121,000

Texas $120,300 Arizona $120,200 Maine $120,200 Ohio $120,100 Georgia $118,900 Indiana $118,400 Wyoming $118,300 Utah $118,100

Iowa $118,000 Kansas $117,400 Louisiana $117,200 North Carolina $117,200 Missouri $117,200 Florida $116,700 Montana $116,400 Nebraska $116,200

Kentucky $116,000 South Carolina $115,500 Tennessee $115,200 Idaho $115,100 New Mexico $114,200 Oklahoma $114,000 Alabama $113,300 South Dakota $112,100

Arkansas $111,400 West Virginia $111,000 Mississippi $110,000

Top Paying Cities for HR Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $155,500
San Francisco: $153,800
Oakland: $150,600

San Jose, CA $155,500

San Francisco, CA $153,800

Oakland, CA $150,600

New York, NY $142,000

Paramus, NJ $140,200

Queens Village, NY $140,200

Passaic, NJ $140,100

Bergenfield, NJ $140,100

Huntington, NY $139,800

Stamford, CT $139,800

Newark, NJ $138,900

Bridgeport, CT $138,600

Vallejo, CA $138,400

New Brunswick, NJ $138,300

Petaluma, CA $138,300

Middlesex, NJ $138,000

Somerset, NJ $137,900

Santa Cruz, CA $137,800

Boston, MA $137,000

Monterey, CA $136,600

Seattle, WA $136,300

Santa Rosa, CA $136,300

Los Angeles, CA $136,200

Juneau, AK $135,900

Washington, DC $135,800

Orange, CA $135,300

Santa Ana, CA $135,000

Anaheim, CA $134,900

Long Beach, CA $134,900

Anchorage, AK $134,800

Santa Maria, CA $134,400

Everett, WA $134,400

Danbury, CT $134,000

Bremerton, WA $133,800

Tacoma, WA $133,400

New Suffolk, NY $133,400

Sacramento, CA $133,300

Santa Barbara, CA $133,200

Trenton, NJ $133,100

San Diego, CA $133,100

Brockton, MA $132,900

Fairbanks, AK $132,600

Lompoc, CA $132,300

Lowell, MA $132,200

Ventura, CA $132,200

Nashua, NH $132,200

Stockton, CA $132,200

Modesto, CA $131,300

Poughkeepsie, NY $131,000

Olympia, WA $130,700

Kennewick, WA $130,700

New Haven, CT $130,700

Lawrence, MA $130,300

Hartford, CT $130,100

Riverside, CA $130,100

New Bedford, MA $130,000

Richland, WA $130,000

San Bernardino, CA $129,800

Bakersfield, CA $129,800

New Britain, CT $129,700

Atlantic City, NJ $129,700

New London, CT $129,700

Norwich, CT $129,700

Portsmouth, NH $129,600

Boulder, CO $129,400

Portland, OR $129,200

Worcester, MA $129,200

Minneapolis, MN $128,800

Philadelphia, PA $128,600

Honolulu, HI $128,200

Saint Paul, MN $128,200

Vineland, NJ $128,100

Providence, RI $127,800

Chicago, IL $127,400

Bellingham, WA $127,300

Springfield, MA $127,200

Baltimore, MD $127,100

Chico, CA $126,800

Pittsfield, MA $126,500

Manchester, NH $126,300

Spokane, WA $125,700

Denver, CO $125,700

Albany, NY $125,100

Troy, NY $125,100

Nassau, NY $125,000

Schenectady, NY $124,800

Wilmington, DE $124,700

Burlington, VT $124,600

Salem, OR $124,500

Portland, ME $124,100

Yakima, WA $124,000

Rochester, MN $123,600

Reno, NV $123,600

Fresno, CA $123,600

Milwaukee, WI $123,400

Detroit, MI $123,300

Ann Arbor, MI $123,300

Allentown, PA $123,300

Colorado Springs, CO $123,100

Carson City, NV $123,000

Syracuse, NY $123,000

Houston, TX $122,800

Eugene, OR $122,800

Gary, IN $122,600

Springfield, OR $122,500

Bismarck, ND $122,500

Galveston, TX $122,400

Medford, OR $122,200

Fort Collins, CO $122,200

Austin, TX $122,100

Concord, NH $122,100

Mesa, AZ $121,800

Reading, PA $121,800

Phoenix, AZ $121,800

Dallas, TX $121,800

Saint Cloud, MN $121,700

Madison, WI $121,500

Utica, NY $121,200

Rochester, NY $121,000

Raleigh, NC $120,900

Des Moines, IA $120,900

Atlanta, GA $120,700

Battle Creek, MI $120,700

Salt Lake City, UT $120,700

Lancaster, PA $120,500

Harrisburg, PA $120,300

Champaign, IL $120,200

Fort Worth, TX $120,200

Kansas City, MO $120,200

Kansas City, KS $120,200

Columbus, OH $120,100

Boca Raton, FL $120,100

Pittsburgh, PA $120,100

Richmond, VA $120,000

Indianapolis, IN $120,000

Cleveland, OH $120,000

Cincinnati, OH $119,800

Las Vegas, NV $119,800

Petersburg, VA $119,600

Huntsville, AL $119,500

Lansing, MI $119,400

Lebanon, PA $119,400

Pueblo, CO $119,300

Appleton, WI $119,300

Buffalo, NY $119,300

Dayton, OH $119,200

Racine, WI $119,200

Charlotte, NC $119,200

Elkhart, IN $119,100

York, PA $119,100

Saint Louis, MO $119,100

Gastonia, NC $119,000

Billings, MT $119,000

Beaumont, TX $119,000

Lorain, OH $119,000

Benton Harbor, MI $118,900

Toledo, OH $118,900

Binghamton, NY $118,900

Rockford, IL $118,800

Rock Hill, SC $118,800

Springfield, IL $118,700

Elyria, OH $118,700

Fargo, ND $118,700

Flagstaff, AZ $118,600

Fort Lauderdale, FL $118,600

Duluth, MN $118,500

Miami, FL $118,500

Cheyenne, WY $118,400

Grand Forks, ND $118,400

Bangor, ME $118,100

Cedar Rapids, IA $118,000

Durham, NC $117,900

Louisville, KY $117,900

Grand Rapids, MI $117,900

Hialeah, FL $117,900

Casper, WY $117,700

Scranton, PA $117,600

Virginia Beach, VA $117,500

Akron, OH $117,500

New Orleans, LA $117,500

Peoria, IL $117,300

Sarasota, FL $117,300

Nashville, TN $117,200

Omaha, NE $117,200

Green Bay, WI $117,200

Baton Rouge, LA $117,100

Charleston, SC $117,100

Jamestown, NY $117,000

Tucson, AZ $117,000

Davenport, IA $117,000

Saint Petersburg, FL $116,900

Tampa, FL $116,900

Evansville, IN $116,800

Port Arthur, TX $116,800

Bradenton, FL $116,800

Santa Fe, NM $116,500

Clearwater, FL $116,300

Orlando, FL $116,300

Canton, OH $116,000

La Crosse, WI $116,000

Albuquerque, NM $115,900

Newport News, VA $115,900

High Point, NC $115,900

Ogden, UT $115,800

Corpus Christi, TX $115,700

Norfolk, VA $115,700

Laramie, WY $115,700

Jacksonville, FL $115,600

Saginaw, MI $115,600

Rock Island, IL $115,600

Salisbury, NC $115,500

Boise, ID $115,500

Moline, IL $115,400

Fort Myers, FL $115,400

Memphis, TN $115,400

Tulsa, OK $115,300

Waterloo, IA $115,300

Lincoln, NE $115,100

Spartanburg, SC $115,100

Fort Wayne, IN $115,000

Provo, UT $115,000

Cedar Falls, IA $114,900

San Antonio, TX $114,800

Greensboro, NC $114,800

South Bend, IN $114,800

Birmingham, AL $114,600

Savannah, GA $114,600

Muskegon, MI $114,600

Winston Salem, NC $114,500

Lake Charles, LA $114,200

Anderson, IN $114,200

Lexington, KY $114,200

Augusta, GA $114,100

Greenville, SC $114,100

Wichita, KS $114,000

Lima, OH $114,000

Tuscaloosa, AL $114,000

Springfield, OH $113,900

Columbia, SC $113,900

Asheville, NC $113,700

Bloomington, IN $113,600

Knoxville, TN $113,100

Shreveport, LA $113,100

Wilmington, NC $113,000

Roanoke, VA $113,000

Frankfort, KY $112,700

Oklahoma City, OK $112,700

Topeka, KS $112,700

Chillicothe, OH $112,600

Longview, TX $112,600

Melbourne, FL $112,600

Sioux Falls, SD $112,400

Mobile, AL $112,400

Terre Haute, IN $112,300

Altoona, PA $112,200

Amarillo, TX $112,200

Killeen, TX $112,100

Chattanooga, TN $112,000

Fayetteville, AR $112,000

Sioux City, IA $111,900

Idaho Falls, ID $111,800

Lynchburg, VA $111,800

Gainesville, FL $111,600

Portsmouth, OH $111,500

Little Rock, AR $111,500

Lafayette, LA $111,500

Youngstown, OH $111,500

Pensacola, FL $111,400

Daytona Beach, FL $111,400

Clarksville, TN $111,400

Temple, TX $111,300

Hopkinsville, KY $111,000

Erie, PA $111,000

Florence, SC $110,900

Great Falls, MT $110,700

Charleston, WV $110,700

Tallahassee, FL $110,500

Macon, GA $110,500

Fayetteville, NC $110,400

Waco, TX $110,400

Helena, MT $110,300

Pine Bluff, AR $110,300

Vincennes, IN $110,100

Lubbock, TX $110,100

Alamogordo, NM $110,000

Rapid City, SD $109,900

Twin Falls, ID $109,900

Jackson, MS $109,600

Huntington, WV $109,600

Greenville, MS $109,600

Parkersburg, WV $109,500

Montgomery, AL $109,500

Wichita Falls, TX $109,400

Springfield, MO $109,400

Biloxi, MS $109,300

Monroe, LA $109,200

Johnstown, PA $109,100

Sumter, SC $109,000

Columbus, GA $109,000

Pascagoula, MS $108,800

Abilene, TX $108,800

Kingsport, TN $108,500

Albany, GA $108,500

Gulfport, MS $108,400

Alexandria, LA $108,000

Fort Smith, AR $107,700

El Paso, TX $107,400

Las Cruces, NM $106,800

Harlingen, TX $106,500

Pocatello, ID $106,500

Florence, AL $106,300

Brownsville, TX $106,300

Mcallen, TX $106,100

Dothan, AL $105,900

Columbus, MS $105,200

Altus, OK $104,600

Lawton, OK $104,300

Pierre, SD $103,900

What Skills Can Increase a HR Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Leadership (Mentioned in 9.1% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.15% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
Benefit Administration (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Benefits administration is the process of assembling and managing the benefits an organization provides to employees.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Leadership	9.1%
Microsoft Office	3.15%
Benefit Administration	1.64%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a HR Manager's salary.

Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Partnering	$128,232	4%
Change Management	$128,232	4%
Commitment	$126,999	3%

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HR Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

HR Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $137,652. While startup companies pay approximate $116,556.

HR Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$116,556
Growth Stage	51~500	$123,243
Established	501~5000	$132,913
Enterprise	5000+	$137,652

HR Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HR Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 67% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, HR Manager positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HR Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a HR Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$160,290	$77.0	30%
Financial Services	$154,125	$74.0	25%
Internet	$147,960	$71.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$145,494	$70.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$141,795	$68.0	15%

How Education impacts a HR Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many HR Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a HR Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $115,419 and $123,124).

HR Manager Salaries by Degree Level

$125,400
$124,000
$122,600
$121,100
$119,700
$118,300
$116,900
$115,500

Typical Education for HR Manager
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.1%
High School	11.0%
Associates	7.8%
Bachelors	49.4%
Masters	29.3%
Doctorate	1.3%

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HR Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a HR Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$109,900

Average $123,300/year

$132,500

$9,158

Average $10,275/month

$11,042

$2,113

Average $2,371/week

$2,548

$53

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,500	$11,042	$2,548	$64
Average	$123,300	$10,275	$2,371	$59
25th Percentile	$109,900	$9,158	$2,113	$53

HR Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Advancement

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a HR Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

HR Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Deputy Director of Human Resources	$154,520	25%
Global HR Manager	$143,000	16%

Salary Trends for HR Manager

Salaries for a HR Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,263 in 2023 to around $104,576 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of HR Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of HR Manager Over Time

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2024	$105,635
2025	$104,576
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Common company salaries for HR Manager

Here are companies hiring for HR Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about HR Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for HR Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for HR Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. What do HR managers do?

Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff, consult with top executives on strategic planning, and serve as a link between management and employees. The salary for HR managers ranges from $108,800 to $137,600, with a mid-salary of $122,600.

3. Is HR a very stressful job?

The role of an HR Manager can indeed be stressful due to the constant pressure and demands of the job. This stress can lead to physical and mental health issues, including high blood pressure, insomnia, and anxiety. However, with a salary range of $108,800 to $137,600, the financial rewards can be significant, potentially offsetting some of the stress involved.

4. What is the highest paid job in HR?

The highest-paid job in HR is typically the VP of Human Resources. While specific salaries can vary, HR Managers earn between USD 108,800 and USD 137,600, with a mid-range salary of USD 122,600. This reflects the competitive nature of HR roles, especially at senior levels.

5. What is the lowest HR salary?

The lowest salary for an HR Manager is $108,800 annually. In comparison, the mid-range salary is $122,600, while top earners can make up to $137,600. This data reflects the current compensation landscape for HR Managers, indicating a strong demand for skilled professionals in this field.

6. Can HR make good money?

Yes, HR professionals can earn a competitive salary. For HR Managers, the salary ranges from a minimum of $108,800 to a maximum of $137,600, with a median salary of $122,600. This reflects the growing demand for skilled HR roles, which often come with attractive compensation packages.

7. What is the salary of HR in USA?

The salary of an HR Manager in the USA ranges from a minimum of $108,800 to a maximum of $137,600, with a median salary of $122,600. This reflects the competitive nature of the HR field, highlighting the importance of experience and expertise in determining compensation levels.

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