Employee relations manager salary in United States

The average salary for an Employee Relations Manager is $94,315 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 28, 2026.

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Employee Relations Manager salaries typically range between a low of $55,533 and a high of $160,180 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Employee Relations Manager include Denver, CO at $137,350 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $128,137 per year, and San Francisco, CA at $126,158 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Employee Relations Manager include GE Vernova ($300,000 per year) and Procore Technologies ($289,560 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Employee Relations Manager salary compares to related positions:

• Human Resources Business Partner: Average $102,935 per year
• Human Resources Manager: Average $88,103 per year
• People Business Partner: Average $119,712 per year
• Human Resources Generalist: Average $69,063 per year
• Human Resources Specialist: Average $63,345 per year
• Director of Human Resources: Average $113,556 per year