How much does a human resources supervisor make?

The average human resources supervisor salary in the United States is $64,757. Human resources supervisor salaries typically range between $47,000 and $88,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for human resources supervisors is $31.13 per hour. Human resources supervisor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Human resources supervisors earn the highest average salary in California.

Human resources supervisor salary

Q: What state pays Human Resources Supervisors the most?

California pays Human Resources Supervisors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $74,891 per year, or $36.01 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a human resources supervisor?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a human resources supervisor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Ohio you should be paid close to $73,590 per year.

Quoted expert

Sarah DeArmond Ph.D.

Average human resources supervisor salary

$64,757

$31.13 hourly rate

Entry-level human resources supervisor salary

$47,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

The role of a Human Resources Supervisor is pivotal in fostering a productive workplace environment. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is approximately $64,757 annually, which translates to about $31 per hour. Salaries can fluctuate significantly based on various factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, states like California and New York often report higher wages due to living costs and demand for skilled HR professionals.

In addition to salary, Human Resources Supervisors have opportunities to advance into higher-paying roles, such as HR Managers or Directors, especially in sectors like technology and healthcare. Industries that prioritize employee development and compliance typically offer the most competitive salaries. Understanding where your skills align can help you target potential employers more effectively.

If you’re considering a career in human resources, it’s valuable to network with industry professionals and pursue further education or certifications. This can enhance your qualifications and position you for roles that offer enhanced job security and benefits. Explore job openings on Zippia to find a role that aligns with your career goals and salary expectations.

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Human resources supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a human resources supervisor typically falls between $64,757 and $107,901.

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$64,757yearly

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$71,677yearly

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$107,901yearly

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$89,257yearly

Average human resources supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for human resources supervisors are California, Ohio, and New York. The lowest average human resources supervisor salary states are Alabama, Kentucky, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for human resources supervisors

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Ohio	$73,590	$35.38
2	New York	$73,217	$35.20
3	Connecticut	$73,176	$35.18
4	Delaware	$67,954	$32.67
5	California	$74,891	$36.01
6	Illinois	$66,466	$31.95
7	Arizona	$62,731	$30.16
8	Virginia	$67,756	$32.58
9	New Jersey	$70,724	$34.00
10	Michigan	$62,468	$30.03
11	Rhode Island	$68,513	$32.94
12	Oregon	$64,054	$30.80
13	District of Columbia	$68,155	$32.77
14	Iowa	$64,833	$31.17
15	Maine	$64,815	$31.16
16	North Carolina	$61,078	$29.36
17	North Dakota	$60,972	$29.31
18	Wisconsin	$61,269	$29.46
19	Indiana	$61,671	$29.65
20	Wyoming	$60,575	$29.12
21	New Hampshire	$60,247	$28.96
22	Massachusetts	$62,266	$29.94
23	Washington	$61,106	$29.38
24	West Virginia	$61,615	$29.62
25	Montana	$60,522	$29.10
26	Alaska	$62,919	$30.25
27	Nebraska	$58,498	$28.12
28	Maryland	$63,782	$30.66
29	Nevada	$56,249	$27.04
30	Pennsylvania	$57,408	$27.60
31	Texas	$59,035	$28.38
32	Kansas	$57,719	$27.75
33	Minnesota	$58,522	$28.14
34	Vermont	$58,252	$28.01
35	Hawaii	$53,871	$25.90
36	Utah	$57,958	$27.86
37	Colorado	$58,314	$28.04
38	Tennessee	$54,890	$26.39
39	New Mexico	$58,602	$28.17
40	Georgia	$55,601	$26.73
41	South Carolina	$56,761	$27.29
42	South Dakota	$56,810	$27.31
43	Missouri	$56,913	$27.36
44	Mississippi	$55,722	$26.79
45	Arkansas	$55,608	$26.73
46	Kentucky	$54,195	$26.06
47	Louisiana	$55,650	$26.75
48	Alabama	$54,538	$26.22
49	Oklahoma	$53,987	$25.96
50	Idaho	$52,921	$25.44
51	Florida	$49,501	$23.80

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Highest paying cities for human resources supervisors

The highest-paying cities for human resources supervisors are San Francisco, CA, Cleveland, OH, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$81,234	$39.05
2	Cleveland, OH	$74,605	$35.87
3	New York, NY	$73,387	$35.28
4	Washington, DC	$68,203	$32.79
5	Chicago, IL	$66,640	$32.04
6	Cedar Rapids, IA	$65,290	$31.39
7	Corvallis, OR	$64,217	$30.87
8	Phoenix, AZ	$62,821	$30.20
9	Detroit, MI	$62,618	$30.10
10	Boston, MA	$62,285	$29.94
11	Charlotte, NC	$60,375	$29.03
12	Austin, TX	$59,295	$28.51
13	Moorhead, MN	$58,631	$28.19
14	Greeley, CO	$58,485	$28.12
15	Grand Island, NE	$58,172	$27.97
16	Saint Louis, MO	$57,363	$27.58
17	Canton, GA	$56,153	$27.00
18	Baton Rouge, LA	$55,649	$26.75
19	Knoxville, TN	$55,613	$26.74

Human resources supervisor salary details

A human resources supervisor's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $88,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average human resources supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a human resources supervisor's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$88,000	$7,333	$42
75th Percentile	$76,000	$6,333	$37
Average	$64,757	$5,396	$31
25th Percentile	$54,000	$4,500	$26
10th Percentile	$47,000	$3,917	$23

Highest paying human resources supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of human resources supervisors are senior human resources manager, human resources lead, and director of human resources.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Human Resources Administration Manager	$76,637	$6,386	$36.84	47,008
Director Of Human Resources	$100,601	$8,383	$48.37	46,924
Regional Human Resources Manager	$88,466	$7,372	$42.53	63,987
Human Resources Consultant	$71,882	$5,990	$34.56	52,761
Human Resources Business Partner	$86,363	$7,197	$41.52	103,520
Human Resources Recruiter/Manager	$78,339	$6,528	$37.66	75,365

How would you rate the starting salaries for human resources supervisors, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Sarah DeArmond Ph.D.

Management and Human Resources Department Chair, Professor of Human Resource Management, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Before the pandemic, starting salary prospects were quite positive in human resource management. I expect to see salaries down a bit. Generally, companies have a slight edge now in salary negotiations, as there is more available talent than may have been the case before the pandemic. However, there have not been as significant of job losses in human resource management as has been the case in some other fields (e.g., hospitality management).

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Which companies pay human resources supervisors the most?

Human resources supervisor salaries at Genentech and McKinsey & Company Inc are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average human resources supervisor salary at companies like KLA and Citi are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Genentech	$106,088	$51.00
2	McKinsey & Company Inc	$103,521	$49.77
3	KLA	$101,690	$48.89
4	Citi	$98,575	$47.39
5	RSM US	$88,128	$42.37
6	Ford Motor	$84,169	$40.47
7	Halliburton	$79,343	$38.15
8	Smithfield Foods	$76,817	$36.93
9	The TJX Companies	$76,557	$36.81
10	Nucor	$73,722	$35.44
11	Eaton	$73,540	$35.36
12	Stratasys	$73,220	$35.20
13	United	$73,134	$35.16
14	A. O. Smith	$72,943	$35.07
15	Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.	$72,935	$35.06
16	Holland	$72,694	$34.95
17	Werner Enterprises	$72,268	$34.74
18	Golden State Foods	$71,715	$34.48
19	Uline	$71,525	$34.39
20	Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc	$71,143	$34.20

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Human Resources Supervisor salary by industry

The average human resources supervisor salary varies across industries:

The average human resources supervisor salary in the manufacturing industry is $69,170, the highest of any industry.
The average human resources supervisor salary in the finance industry is $67,909.
Human resources supervisors in the government industry earn an average salary of $52,024, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for human resources supervisors

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Manufacturing	$69,170	$33.25
2	Retail	$67,909	$32.65
3	Transportation	$66,064	$31.76
4	Hospitality	$62,942	$30.26
5	Government	$52,024	$25.01

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Human resources supervisor salary trends

The average human resources supervisor salary has risen by $11,800 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average human resources supervisor earned $52,957 annually, but today, they earn $64,757 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for human resources supervisors over the last decade.

Compare human resources supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average human resources supervisor salary over time

Compare human resources supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Human resources supervisor salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$64,800	$31.13	+3.7%
2024	$62,400	$29.98	+2.9%
2023	$60,500	$29.10	+2.8%
2022	$58,800	$28.28	+2.9%
2021	$57,100	$27.46	+2.3%

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