As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for an SVP of HR Business Partners in the United States is $293,548 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $141.
However, an SVP of HR Business Partners's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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An SVP of HR Business Partners'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of an SVP of HR Business Partners'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level SVP of HR Business Partners | $277,197 |
| Intermediate Level SVP of HR Business Partners | $279,557 |
| Senior Level SVP of HR Business Partners | $282,704 |
| Specialist Level SVP of HR Business Partners | $287,423 |
| Expert Level SVP of HR Business Partners | $293,323 |
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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 SVP of HR Business Partners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Understanding how an SVP of HR Business Partners'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 November 01, 2025
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $293,548 | 57.8% |
| Bonus | $108,312 | 21.3% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $16,280 | 3.2% |
| 401K/403B | $10,500 | 2.1% |
| Disability | $8,037 | 1.6% |
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 1.6% |
| Pension | $13,500 | 2.7% |
| Time Off | $49,460 | 9.7% |
| Total Compensation | $507,989 | 100% |
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An SVP of HR Business Partners's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an SVP of HR Business Partners earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an SVP of HR Business Partners is $370,252.
The highest pay for SVP of HR Business Partners is $351,696.
The lowest pay for SVP of HR Business Partners is $244,199.
Plans, leads, and provides oversight to all HR consultation and support to business units within an organization. Designs, implements, and executes strategic plans and goals. Provides leadership and oversight on the design and development of processes. Establishes policies and procedures to ensure best practices are used when providing HR guidance to business leaders. Works with executive leadership to ensure that HR strategies align with business objectives and key initiatives. May act as an HR business partner to executive leadership. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes/implements overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Typically requires 10+ years of progressive leadership experience. Has extensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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