How much does a hr manager make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 870 000 kr in Norway; CHF 124'000 in Switzerland; € 132.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays hr managers the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 870 000 kr per year ($200,169).

Which country pays hr managers the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,000,000 per year (local currency).

Is hr manager a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +5% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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HR Manager Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+5%

projected growth

HR Manager pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

HR Manager is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $200,169 (1 870 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $16,015 (₱1,000,000 local) — about 12.5×.

HR managers lead hiring, culture, benefits, and employee relations. Common screening skills include Recruiting, Policy, Benefits, and Compliance.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $153,346. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare HR Manager pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Recruiting, Policy, Benefits, Compliance, and Empathy. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this HR Manager list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 870 000 kr ($200,169). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway hr manager page before treating the rank as a plan.

HR Manager salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$146,000	$12,200
United Kingdom	$128,935	$10,699
Canada	$120,465	$10,027
Australia	$150,445	$12,537
Germany	$124,216	$10,332
France	$126,538	$10,564
Netherlands	$153,239	$12,770
Switzerland	$153,346	$12,738
Singapore	$104,581	$8,728
India	$20,063	$1,672
Japan	$93,562	$7,797
South Korea	$113,517	$9,460
Poland	$102,962	$8,580
Brazil	$42,090	$3,514
United Arab Emirates	$86,862	$7,243
Mexico	$46,920	$3,910
Ireland	$125,377	$10,448
Spain	$100,534	$8,358
Italy	$96,587	$8,010
Sweden	$130,471	$10,876
Norway	$200,169	$16,677
Denmark	$142,083	$11,835
Belgium	$150,917	$12,538
Austria	$120,734	$10,100
Portugal	$71,627	$5,921
Finland	$117,251	$9,752
China	$72,296	$6,027
Hong Kong	$103,077	$8,585
New Zealand	$94,092	$7,871
Indonesia	$18,128	$1,511
Philippines	$16,015	$1,334
Vietnam	$17,455	$1,455
Thailand	$34,375	$2,865
Malaysia	$54,132	$4,519
Israel	$116,742	$9,734
Saudi Arabia	$62,400	$5,200
Turkey	$42,050	$3,505
Argentina	$17,225	$1,435
Colombia	$33,397	$2,783
South Africa	$32,826	$2,737

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

RecruitingPolicyBenefitsComplianceEmpathy

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a hr manager make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 870 000 kr in Norway; CHF 124'000 in Switzerland; € 132.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays hr managers the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 870 000 kr per year ($200,169).
Which country pays hr managers the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,000,000 per year (local currency).
Is hr manager a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +5% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do hr managers need?: Common skills include Recruiting, Policy, Benefits, Compliance, and Empathy. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Compare pay on each job page.