Human Relations Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Relations Manager in the United States is $97,171 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,590
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,219 to $111,523
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,517
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Human Relations Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,523 $9,294 $2,145 $54
Average $97,171 $8,098 $1,869 $47
25th Percentile $83,219 $6,935 $1,600 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Human Relations Manager Salaries

A Human Relations 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 Relations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Relations 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): $85,686
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,139
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,631
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,187
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,271
Levels Salary
Relations... Level Human Relations Manager$85,686
Human Rel... Level Human Relations Manager$98,139
Relations... Level Human Relations Manager$126,631
Relations... Level Human Relations Manager$150,187
Business ... Level Human Relations Manager$142,271
$85,686 0 yr
$98,139 < 2 yrs
$126,631 2-4 yrs
$150,187 5-8 yrs
$142,271 > 8 yrs
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How Do Human Relations 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 Relations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,587.
  • California: $107,179.
  • Massachusetts: $105,751.

Top Paying Cities for Human Relations 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: $122,561
  • San Francisco: $121,219
  • Oakland: $118,665

What Skills Can Increase a Human Relations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 5.67% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • ATM (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Ability to work with, troubleshoot and maintain automated teller machine to provide support to banking clients.
  • Retail Banking (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Retail banking, also known as consumer banking, is the provision of services by a bank to the general public, rather than to companies, corporations or other banks, which are often described as wholesale banking. Banking services which are regarded as retail include provision of savings and transactional accounts, mortgages, personal loans, debit cards, and credit cards. Retail banking is also distinguished from investment banking or commercial banking. It may also refer to a division or department of a bank which deals with individual customers. In the U.S., the term commercial bank is used for a normal bank to distinguish it from an investment bank. After the Great Depression, the Glass–Steagall Act restricted normal banks to banking activities, and investment banks were limited to engaging capital market activities. That distinction was repealed in the 1990s. Commercial bank can also refer to a bank or a division of a bank that deals mostly with deposits and loans from corporations or large businesses, as opposed to individual members of the public (retail banking).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 5.67%
ATM 2.5%
Retail Banking 1.61%
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 Relations Manager's salary.
  • Career Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Career Development
$104,944
8%
Dedication
$103,972
7%
Planning
$103,001
6%
Questioning
$103,001
6%
Wealth Management
$103,001
6%
Personal Banking
$102,029
5%
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Human Relations Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Human Relations Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 130% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 70% above the average. In contrast, Human Relations Manager positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Human Relations Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Human Relations Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$165,190$79.070%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$106,888$51.010%

How Education impacts a Human Relations Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Human Relations 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 Relations Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $93,079 and $103,440).

Human Relations Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Human Relations Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.5%
High School 4.5%
Associates 6.4%
Bachelors 55.5%
Masters 33.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Human Relations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Relations 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Human Relations Manager

Salaries for a Human Relations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,495 in 2023 to around $80,560 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Human Relations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Human Relations Manager Over Time

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2024
$81,578
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Park 6 Logistics | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Company Description. At GG Media, we specialize in creating impactful brand experiences, innovative marketing campaigns, ... more

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  • Bobb Says Yes

    Columbus, OH

    Bobb Says Yes | Columbus, OH

    Client Relations Specialist. Twins Buick GMC is a family-owned and operated car dealership located in north Columbus. We believe that in order to be the be... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Association Relations. About the Company. Internationally-focused membership organization. Industry. Non-Profit Organization Management. Ty... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, External Relations. About the Company. Mission-driven organization providing outreach learning programs to children in the local community.... more

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    Columbus, OH

    giftHEALTH Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. About Gifthealth. Gifthealth is a single partner platform that guides patients from intake to delivery and a... more

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FAQ about Human Relations Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Human Relations Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Human Relations Manager roles, with salaries approximately 70% above the market median.

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