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Human Resources Manager Salary in 2026

Human resources managers plan and coordinate HR activities including recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with employment regulations.

Median Salary

$105,000

$8,750/mo

Entry Level

$68,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$133,000

experienced

Job Growth

+7%

10-yr outlook

Human Resources Manager Overview

Human resources managers plan and coordinate HR activities including recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with employment regulations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

5-8 years

Industry

Human Resources

Total Jobs (US)

180K

5-Year Growth

+16%

Category

Human Resources

Hourly Rate

$50.48/hr

Monthly Pay

$8,750

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Human Resources Manager Salary

$111,000

$9,250/month · $4,269/biweekly · $53.37/hr

Human Resources Manager Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Human Resources Manager field.

25th Percentile$82,800
$83K
Median (50th)$105,000
$105K
75th Percentile$119,000
$119K
90th Percentile$155,500
$156K
Top Earners$178,000
$178K

Entry-level Human Resources Managers earn around $68,000, while the top 10% earn $155,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Human Resources Managers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$124,000+$19,000
New York$121,000+$16,000
Illinois$109,000+$4,000
Texas$103,000$-2,000
Florida$103,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Human Resources Managers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$124,000+$19,000
Los Angeles$118,000+$13,000
Chicago$110,000+$5,000
Miami$107,000+$2,000
Dallas$105,000$0

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsHRISCompensation DesignEmployment Law

Certifications

SHRM-CPPHRSPHR

Human Resources Manager Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Human Resources Manager from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$68,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$101,000

3-7 years

Senior

$133,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$178,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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