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Human Resources Managers salary in United States

The median human resources managers salary is $149,280 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$88,200
Median (p50)
$149,280
Top (p90)
$267,810
Sample size
220,660

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$88,200
p25$111,110
Median$149,280
p75$199,290
Top (p90)$267,810
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Human Resources Managers salary by region

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$209,340
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$185,100
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$184,990
Massachusetts$181,780
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$177,960
New York$176,650
New Jersey$172,440
California$170,080
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$168,400
Virginia$165,980

Pay trend

Up 6.1% from 2023 to 2025.

$154,7402023
$160,4802024
$164,2302025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Human Resources Managers salary FAQs

What is the average Human Resources Managers salary in United States?

The median Human Resources Managers salary in United States is $149,280 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of human resources managerss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Human Resources Managers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $88,200 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $267,810 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $149,280.

Do Human Resources Managers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $209,340, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Human Resources Managers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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