HR Manager Salary in United States
HR managers lead hiring, culture, benefits, and employee relations. The United States median is $101,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$101,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,400
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$134,000
Washington DC, DC
Hourly (national)
$48.56
varies by city
HR Manager salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC, DC | $134,000 | $11,200 | +33% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $132,000 | $11,000 | +31% |
| San Diego, CA | $120,000 | $10,000 | +19% |
| Chicago, IL | $107,000 | $8,900 | +6% |
| The Bronx, NY | $101,000 | $8,400 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $101,000 | $8,400 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $101,000 | $8,400 | 0% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,000 | $8,300 | -2% |
| Dallas, TX | $97,200 | $8,100 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $92,300 | $7,700 | -9% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $91,600 | $7,600 | -9% |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,400 | $6,900 | -18% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a hr manager make in United States?
- The national median hr manager salary in United States is about $101,000 per year ($8,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $82,400 to $134,000.
- Which United States city pays hr managers the most?
- Washington DC, DC pays the most at about $134,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays hr managers the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $82,400 per year for a hr manager.
- What is the typical salary range for a hr manager in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, hr manager pay commonly spans from about $53,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $204,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have hr manager salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes hr manager pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is hr manager in demand in United States?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.