As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a HRIS Manager in the United States is $67, which translates to an annual salary of about $139,796.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
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A HRIS 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a HRIS 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:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| HRIS Supervisor | 7+ years | $102,972 |
| HRIS Supervisor, Senior | 7+ years | $112,942 |
| HRIS Manager | 7+ years | $139,796 |
| HRIS Director | 7+ years | $151,181 |
| VP of HRIS | 7+ years | $216,194 |
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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 HRIS Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Demanded Skills for the Role:
| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Project Management | 4.22% |
| Workday HCM | 2.07% |
| Technical Support | 1.31% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
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Workday HCM
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$146,786 |
5%
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Innovation
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$146,786 |
5%
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Insight
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$145,388 |
4%
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Team Operations
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$145,388 |
4%
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Workday
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$145,388 |
4%
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Collaboration
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$145,388 |
4%
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Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many HRIS 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 HRIS Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,358 and $141,338).
HRIS Manager Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.0% |
| High School | 9.6% |
| Associates | 8.0% |
| Bachelors | 49.2% |
| Masters | 30.8% |
| Doctorate | 1.3% |
Understanding how a HRIS 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.
Last Updated on May 01, 2026Salaries for a HRIS Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,286 in 2023 to around $111,778 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of HRIS Manager salary trends, .
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
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| 2022 |
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| 2023 | $114,286 |
| 2024 | $113,086 |
| 2025 | $111,778 |
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Manages and oversees an organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Develops, implements, and modifies software and hardware requirements based on changing business requirements. Maintains internal database files and tables, and develops custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and staff. Provides the necessary training to meet end users needs. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to Director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Project Management: Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
Workday HCM: HCM is built from the ground up and delivered in the cloud. It is the only global enterprise application that unifies human resources, benefits, talent management, payroll, time and attendance as well as recruitment.
Technical Support: Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
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