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Human resources manager salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$87,804
Average $87,804
Low $54,732
High $140,862

The average salary for a human resources manager is $87,804 per year in the United States. 13.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Human Resources Manager job openings in United States

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Human Resources Manager
Toyota Material Handling3.4out of 5 stars.
Muscatine, IA
$106,000 - $130,000 a year
11 hours 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
    $100,893 per year
  2. Bakersfield, CA
    $96,943 per year
  3. Ontario, CA
    $93,319 per year
  4. Louisville, KY
    $91,815 per year
  5. Fresno, CA
    $89,824 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

Job openings
Average $117,349 per year

Junior Human Resources Manager

Job openings
Average $61,860 per year