Salary by profession · US · 2026
HR manager salary in the US
What is the average hr manager salary in the US?
The median US hr manager earns about $136,000 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics), typically $98,000–$185,000. That's around $8,685 a month take-home in a no-tax state, and places the typical hr manager in roughly the 90th percentile of US earners — $82,990 above the median.
Verified 12 August 2026
HR manager pay and take-home
| Salary | Take-home, no-tax state | Take-home, California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / lower | $98,000 | $77,773 | $72,117 |
| Median | $136,000 | $104,222 | $95,032 |
| Experienced | $185,000 | $137,745 | $123,997 |
How HR managers compare
The US median individual income is $53,010. At $136,000, the typical hr manager earns $82,990 more — around the 90th percentile of all earners. The "manager" band is senior; HR generalist and specialist roles pay less.
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