Wage data
Human Resources Managers Salary in the United States
The median Human Resources Managers salary in the United States is $149,280 per year, with most earning between $111,110 and $199,290 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$111K – $199K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $111,110 |
| Median (50th) | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $267,810 |
Human Resources Managers salary by metro
- San Jose$220,460 median
- San Francisco$209,340 median
- New York$185,100 median
- Boston$184,990 median
- Washington$177,960 median
- Seattle$171,360 median
- Denver$170,940 median
- Los Angeles$168,400 median
- San Diego$163,190 median
- Atlanta$161,250 median
Have an offer in hand? See exactly where it stands against this data — with your experience level, live market ranges, and the specific range to counter with.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.