According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, HR managers were making a median wage of $80.11 per hour or $154,549 yearly. The bottom 10% of people with this occupation earned $68,300, while the top 10% took home $205,720.
Just like other job roles, the wage also varies based on industry. HR managers in the professional, scientific, and technical service industries were paid $131,340 annually. Comparatively, HR employees in the healthcare and social assistance fields were making $99,380 per year.