Human Resource Generalist Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Human Resource Generalist Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resource Generalist Manager in the United States is $122,281 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,872
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,618 to $131,489
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,089
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Human Resource Generalist Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $131,489 $10,957 $2,529 $63
Average $122,281 $10,190 $2,352 $59
25th Percentile $109,618 $9,135 $2,108 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Human Resource Generalist Manager Salaries

A Human Resource Generalist 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 Human Resource Generalist Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resource Generalist 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $106,907
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,046
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,604
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,436
  • Expert (over 8 years): $170,960
Levels Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resource Generalist Manager$106,907
Human Res... Level Human Resource Generalist Manager$104,046
Human Res... Level Human Resource Generalist Manager$121,604
Associate... Level Human Resource Generalist Manager$152,436
Human Res... Level Human Resource Generalist Manager$170,960
$106,907 0 yr
$104,046 < 2 yrs
$121,604 2-4 yrs
$152,436 5-8 yrs
$170,960 > 8 yrs
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How Do Human Resource Generalist 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 Human Resource Generalist Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $135,390.
  • California: $134,876.
  • Massachusetts: $133,078.

Top Paying Cities for Human Resource Generalist 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: $154,233
  • San Francisco: $152,717
  • Oakland: $149,330

What Skills Can Increase a Human Resource Generalist 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.
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Leadership 9.1%
Microsoft Office 3.15%
Benefit Administration 1.64%
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 Human Resource Generalist 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
 $127,172
4%
Change Management
 $127,172
4%
Commitment
 $125,949
3%
Project Management
 $125,949
3%
Team Management
 $125,949
3%
Collaboration
 $125,949
3%
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How Education impacts a Human Resource Generalist Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Human Resource Generalist 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 Human Resource Generalist Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $115,932 and $123,691).

Human Resource Generalist Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Human Resource Generalist 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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Human Resource Generalist Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resource Generalist 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.

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$109,618
Average $122,281/year
$131,489
$9,135
Average $10,190/month
$10,957
$2,108
Average $2,352/week
$2,529
$53
Average $59/hour
$63
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $131,489 $10,957 $2,529 $63
Average $122,281 $10,190 $2,352 $59
25th Percentile $109,618 $9,135 $2,108 $53

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Salary Trends for Human Resource Generalist Manager

Salaries for a Human Resource Generalist Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,892 in 2023 to around $103,227 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Human Resource Generalist Manager salary trends, .

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