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Human resources manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$87,401
Average $87,401
Low $54,586
High $139,943

The average salary for a human resources manager is $87,401 per year in the United States. 13.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Human Resources Manager job openings in United States

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Human Resources Manager
Jose Andres Group5out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$85,000 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
59 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Church & Dwight Co.
 
$368,550per year
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Delta Express Inc
 
$338,000per year
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Lifepoint Health
 
$319,230per year
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Johnson & Johnson Insurance
 
$309,574per year
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Towbin AutoGroup
 
$300,000per year
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Merck
 
$289,165per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Managers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $99,569 per year
  2. Bakersfield, CA
    $97,541 per year
  3. Louisville, KY
    $93,855 per year
  4. Charlotte, NC
    $93,786 per year
  5. Fresno, CA
    $89,692 per year

Where can a Human Resources Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Human Resources Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Human Resources Manager get paid in United States?

Senior Human Resources Manager

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Junior Human Resources Manager

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Average $71,545 per year