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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

$87,685
Average $87,685
Low $54,775
High $140,368

The average salary for a human resources manager is $87,685 per year in the United States. 13.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Human Resources Manager job openings in United States

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Human Resources Manager
Hy-Vee, Inc.3.5out of 5 stars.
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
1 day 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
    $100,218 per year
  2. Bakersfield, CA
    $96,943 per year
  3. Louisville, KY
    $93,224 per year
  4. Ontario, CA
    $89,747 per year
  5. Portland, OR
    $89,497 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