Human Resources Manager Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Human Resources Manager salaries range from $128,810 to $206,420 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Human Resources Manager Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $119,990 | $156,480 | $206,420 | $222,800 | $244,094 | $114,933 | 5,890 |
| Boston, MA | $107,930 | $141,520 | $180,050 | $233,520 | $303,031 | $118,376 | 5,700 |
| Seattle, WA | $115,500 | $140,370 | $178,550 | $229,630 | $296,034 | $119,511 | 3,670 |
| New York, NY | $102,510 | $134,630 | $176,290 | $231,880 | $304,147 | $94,172 | 17,240 |
| Washington, DC | $105,890 | $134,910 | $172,970 | $208,590 | $254,896 | $113,200 | 6,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $96,480 | $124,370 | $163,220 | $207,780 | $265,708 | $101,885 | 2,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,840 | $123,760 | $161,970 | $211,810 | $276,602 | $97,572 | 8,890 |
| Denver, CO | $93,240 | $122,140 | $159,700 | $193,680 | $237,854 | $141,578 | 0 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $98,520 | $122,290 | $157,360 | $194,990 | $227,810 | $148,173 | 3,250 |
| Atlanta, GA | $82,450 | $108,600 | $152,300 | $210,530 | $286,229 | $153,528 | 5,140 |
| Portland, OR | $98,240 | $114,730 | $144,990 | $192,500 | $254,263 | $111,445 | 1,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $85,280 | $108,860 | $144,450 | $193,990 | $258,392 | $122,002 | 4,220 |
| Charlotte, NC | $86,870 | $110,950 | $143,360 | $182,520 | $233,428 | $148,252 | 2,280 |
| Raleigh, NC | $82,760 | $108,820 | $139,840 | $191,400 | $258,428 | $140,120 | 1,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $91,600 | $109,410 | $137,760 | $178,030 | $233,830 | $128,388 | 10,990 |
| Houston, TX | $86,440 | $103,970 | $136,110 | $183,240 | $225,150 | $141,047 | 0 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,720 | $104,700 | $134,100 | $177,690 | $221,710 | $128,818 | 7,650 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $78,700 | $103,730 | $133,810 | $168,540 | $216,100 | $131,963 | 1,210 |
| Detroit, MI | $84,660 | $105,710 | $133,760 | $182,240 | $233,760 | $140,652 | 2,790 |
| Austin, TX | $84,120 | $98,790 | $132,310 | $184,970 | $234,220 | $128,456 | 2,750 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $81,990 | $104,160 | $131,930 | $169,950 | $225,130 | $131,013 | 3,040 |
| Tampa, FL | $78,530 | $101,230 | $130,340 | $170,850 | $230,900 | $130,863 | 1,780 |
| Miami, FL | $77,650 | $98,780 | $129,130 | $171,000 | $232,500 | $104,898 | 3,150 |
| Nashville, TN | $84,970 | $101,990 | $128,810 | $167,900 | $212,670 | $128,425 | 1,840 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Human Resources Manager is $150,397 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $175,078. Salaries range from $128,810 to $206,420 depending on city and cost of living.
Human Resources Manager salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $150,397, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 103,350 Human Resources Manager positions in the US across 24 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human Resources Manager positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.