Human Resources Manager Salary in 2026

    SOC: 11-3121.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $140,030
    per year
    Salary Range
    $84K – $239K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    215,520
    employed
    Job Growth
    +5.0%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Human Resources Managers Make?

    Human Resources Managers earn a median annual salary of $140,030 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $83,790 at the 10th percentile to $239,200 at the 90th percentile — a range of $155,410. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $176,510.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$83,790
    25th percentile$105,590
    Median (50th)$140,030
    75th percentile$189,960
    90th percentile$239,200
    10th: $83,790Median: $140,03090th: $239,200
    Section 02

    Human Resources Manager Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Massachusettstop$176,510
    District of Columbia$174,400
    New York$171,440
    Washington$169,410
    California$169,140
    New Jersey$166,070
    Rhode Island$165,380
    Virginia$161,690
    Colorado$154,500
    Minnesota$152,250
    Maryland$150,420
    Connecticut$149,310
    Delaware$145,630
    Georgia$138,050
    Oregon$135,780
    Illinois$134,320
    North Carolina$134,170
    Wisconsin$132,940
    Michigan$131,810
    Texas$131,730
    Missouri$131,210
    Utah$131,070
    Pennsylvania$130,830
    Arizona$130,340
    Ohio$129,320
    New Hampshire$128,950
    North Dakota$127,190
    Kansas$126,550
    Indiana$126,400
    Nebraska$124,990
    Florida$124,950
    Tennessee$124,890
    Vermont$124,340
    Maine$123,860
    Alaska$122,560
    Iowa$122,200
    South Carolina$118,760
    Hawaii$118,060
    New Mexico$117,280
    Idaho$116,990
    Wyoming$113,900
    Kentucky$113,740
    Alabama$110,030
    Oklahoma$109,990
    South Dakota$109,100
    West Virginia$108,660
    Montana$108,370
    Louisiana$104,430
    Nevada$103,730
    Mississippi$103,150
    Arkansas$99,760
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Human Resources Managers

    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    Highest paying
    $206,420
    top metro salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $180,050
    $-26,370 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $178,550
    $-27,870 vs highest
    Massachusetts
    $176,510
    $-29,910 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $176,290
    $-30,130 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $174,400
    $-32,020 vs highest
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $172,970
    $-33,450 vs highest
    New York
    $171,440
    $-34,980 vs highest
    Section 04

    Human Resources Manager Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$83,790 – $105,590
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$140,030
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$189,960
    Senior (15+ yrs)$239,200+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Human Resources Manager

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Human Resources Managers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA earn $206,420 — $66,390 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($189,960) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Human Resources Manager Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Human Resources Managerthis career$140,030
    Chief Executive$206,420
    Administrative Services Manager$108,390
    Compensation and Benefits Manager$140,360
    Training and Development Manager$127,090

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 11-3121.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.