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Director of human resources salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Director of Human Resources make in the United States?

Average base salary

$113,044
Average $113,044
Low $69,892
High $182,838

The average salary for a director of human resources is $113,044 per year in the United States. 7.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Director of Human Resources job openings in United States

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Director, Academic HR (CEHD)
George Mason University4.2out of 5 stars.
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Human Resources in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$468,246per year
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Gates Foundation
 
$399,150per year
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SOAR365
 
$365,000per year
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City of Sunnyvale
 
$363,980per year
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Argonne National Laboratory
 
$351,618per year
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Talent Bridge
 
$325,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Human Resourceses near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $144,735 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $139,805 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $137,493 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $125,089 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $123,034 per year

Where can a Director of Human Resources earn more?

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