How much does a senior human resources manager make?

The average senior human resources manager salary in the United States is $102,806. Senior human resources manager salaries typically range between $73,000 and $143,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for senior human resources managers is $49.43 per hour. Senior human resources manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Senior human resources managers earn the highest average salary in Nevada.

Senior human resources manager salary

Q: What state pays Senior Human Resources Managers the most?

Nevada pays Senior Human Resources Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $129,202 per year, or $62.12 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a senior human resources manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $128,362 per year.

Q: Do human resources managers make good money?

Yes, human resources managers make good money. The median salary for a human resources manager is over $100,000. However, several variables contribute to the salary of a human resources manager. These variables include company size, location, and experience.

Q: Who is the highest-paid human resource manager?

The highest-paid human resource manager is the Chief HR Officer or the VP of Human Resources. The Chief HR officer earns an average of $214,427 per year. One may not expect that working as a human resource manager can be financially lucrative. In some industries, human resource positions are among the best-paying jobs.

Average senior human resources manager salary

$102,806

$49.43 hourly rate

Entry-level senior human resources manager salary

$73,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Salary of a Senior Human Resources Manager

A Senior Human Resources Manager typically earns around $102,806 annually. This salary can vary significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, industry, and years of experience. For instance, states like California and New York consistently report higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.

Salary by Industry

The industry also plays a crucial role in determining salary levels. Sectors such as technology and finance tend to offer higher compensation compared to non-profits or government roles. Furthermore, senior HR managers in large corporations often see better pay and benefits compared to those in smaller organizations.

Career Advancement

For those seeking to increase their earning potential, pursuing additional certifications, such as a PHR or SPHR, can enhance job prospects and salary negotiations. Networking within the industry and gaining experience in strategic roles can also contribute significantly to career growth.

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Senior human resources manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed and Comparably, the average salary for a senior human resources manager typically falls between $80,663 and $187,769.

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Average senior human resources manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior human resources managers are Nevada, Connecticut, and New York. The lowest average senior human resources manager salary states are Idaho, Alaska, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for senior human resources managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Nevada	$129,202	$62.12
2	Connecticut	$128,362	$61.71
3	New York	$121,123	$58.23
4	Delaware	$112,064	$53.88
5	Massachusetts	$117,682	$56.58
6	California	$117,857	$56.66
7	Minnesota	$110,521	$53.14
8	Rhode Island	$114,538	$55.07
9	Oregon	$106,890	$51.39
10	Pennsylvania	$105,754	$50.84
11	New Jersey	$119,108	$57.26
12	Washington	$105,651	$50.79
13	Illinois	$103,546	$49.78
14	Arizona	$100,267	$48.21
15	Iowa	$105,078	$50.52
16	Maine	$102,493	$49.28
17	Wisconsin	$99,687	$47.93
18	Michigan	$100,961	$48.54
19	West Virginia	$102,220	$49.14
20	Virginia	$105,291	$50.62
21	New Hampshire	$99,217	$47.70
22	Indiana	$101,885	$48.98
23	District of Columbia	$102,055	$49.06
24	North Carolina	$100,108	$48.13
25	Utah	$100,346	$48.24
26	Wyoming	$95,468	$45.90
27	Ohio	$96,442	$46.37
28	Tennessee	$94,366	$45.37
29	North Dakota	$93,728	$45.06
30	Montana	$96,128	$46.22
31	Texas	$96,249	$46.27
32	New Mexico	$98,862	$47.53
33	Vermont	$92,831	$44.63
34	Maryland	$99,163	$47.67
35	Colorado	$92,380	$44.41
36	Kansas	$91,615	$44.05
37	South Carolina	$94,008	$45.20
38	Alaska	$89,171	$42.87
39	Arkansas	$90,950	$43.73
40	Nebraska	$91,894	$44.18
41	Mississippi	$92,793	$44.61
42	Missouri	$94,367	$45.37
43	Hawaii	$74,953	$36.04
44	Kentucky	$89,389	$42.98
45	Louisiana	$92,763	$44.60
46	Georgia	$87,913	$42.27
47	South Dakota	$89,654	$43.10
48	Alabama	$90,104	$43.32
49	Idaho	$89,282	$42.92
50	Oklahoma	$88,569	$42.58
51	Florida	$86,562	$41.62

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Highest paying cities for senior human resources managers

The highest-paying cities for senior human resources managers are San Francisco, CA, Farmington, CT, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$128,981	$62.01
2	Farmington, CT	$128,368	$61.72
3	New York, NY	$121,311	$58.32
4	Camden, NJ	$118,530	$56.99
5	Boston, MA	$117,676	$56.58
6	Minneapolis, MN	$110,666	$53.20
7	McLean, VA	$107,128	$51.50
8	Philadelphia, PA	$106,171	$51.04
9	Portland, OR	$105,861	$50.89
10	Seattle, WA	$105,735	$50.83
11	Chicago, IL	$103,868	$49.94
12	Washington, DC	$102,118	$49.10
13	Indianapolis, IN	$102,006	$49.04
14	Raleigh, NC	$101,301	$48.70
15	Detroit, MI	$101,277	$48.69
16	Phoenix, AZ	$100,529	$48.33
17	Frisco, TX	$97,686	$46.96
18	Saint Louis, MO	$96,194	$46.25
19	Pueblo, CO	$93,548	$44.98
20	Bentonville, AR	$90,269	$43.40

Senior human resources manager salary details

A senior human resources manager's salary ranges from $73,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $143,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a senior human resources manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$143,000	$11,917	$69
75th Percentile	$122,000	$10,167	$59
Average	$102,806	$8,567	$49
25th Percentile	$86,000	$7,167	$41
10th Percentile	$73,000	$6,083	$35

Highest paying senior human resources manager jobs

The highest paying types of senior human resources managers are human resources vice president, human resources lead, and director of human resources.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Human Resources Vice President	$169,647	$14,137	$81.56	74,729
Human Resource Advisor	$78,852	$6,571	$37.91	84,607
Human Resources Supervisor	$64,757	$5,396	$31.13	46,523
Human Resources Consultant	$71,882	$5,990	$34.56	52,761
Human Resources Business Partner	$86,363	$7,197	$41.52	103,520
Human Resource Officer	$89,540	$7,462	$43.05	101,221

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Which companies pay senior human resources managers the most?

Senior human resources manager salaries at Bain & Company and The Walt Disney Company are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior human resources manager salary at companies like Apple and Twitter are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Bain & Company	$176,199	$84.71
2	The Walt Disney Company	$158,581	$76.24
3	Apple	$148,239	$71.27
4	Twitter	$145,352	$69.88
5	Peabody Energy	$142,421	$68.47
6	Capital Group	$139,460	$67.05
7	Patterson-UTI Energy	$137,187	$65.96
8	Intuitive Surgical	$136,500	$65.63
9	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$135,966	$65.37
10	Unisys	$135,222	$65.01
11	U.S. Pharmacopeia	$133,170	$64.02
12	Yahoo	$131,384	$63.17
13	Walser Automotive Group	$130,881	$62.92
14	Chewy	$130,305	$62.65
15	Standard Chartered	$130,069	$62.53
16	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters	$129,896	$62.45
17	AbbVie	$129,886	$62.45
18	Revance Therapeutics	$129,844	$62.42
19	DoorDash	$129,466	$62.24
20	Hitachi Vantara	$129,464	$62.24

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Senior Human Resources Manager salary by industry

The average senior human resources manager salary varies across industries:

The average senior human resources manager salary in the energy industry is $113,491, the highest of any industry.
The average senior human resources manager salary in the finance industry is $109,503.
Senior human resources managers in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $90,587, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior human resources managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Energy	$113,491	$54.56
2	Technology	$109,503	$52.65
3	Manufacturing	$105,550	$50.75
4	Finance	$103,975	$49.99
5	Retail	$103,608	$49.81
6	Health Care	$100,649	$48.39
7	Professional	$94,828	$45.59
8	Hospitality	$90,696	$43.60
9	Telecommunication	$90,608	$43.56
10	Transportation	$90,587	$43.55

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Senior human resources manager salary trends

The average senior human resources manager salary has risen by $18,734 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior human resources manager earned $84,072 annually, but today, they earn $102,806 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for senior human resources managers over the last decade.

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Average senior human resources manager salary over time

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Senior human resources manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$103,000	$49.43	+3.7%
2024	$99,000	$47.59	+2.9%
2023	$96,100	$46.20	+2.8%
2022	$93,400	$44.90	+2.9%
2021	$90,700	$43.59	+2.3%

Recently added senior human resources manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Mdlz	Senior Manager, HR Strategy, Labor Relations	Chicago, IL	06/30/2025	$137,300
Capital Group International Inc.	Senior HR Manager	Los Angeles, CA	06/29/2025	$158,975
Coca-Cola	Senior Manager, HR Solutions Portfolio	Atlanta, GA	06/28/2025	$122,000
Johns Manville	SR. HR Manager	Enon, OH	06/27/2025	$103,500
Sheetz, Inc.	Senior HR Project Manager	Pittsburgh, PA	06/27/2025	$76,512
Grocery Outlet Corp	SR. Manager-HR, Supply Chain & Stores	Sacramento, CA	06/27/2025	$120,000
Chewy, Inc.	Senior Human Resources Business Expansion Manager	Minneapolis, MN	06/26/2025	$108,000
Hunter Douglas	SR. Manager, Human Resources	Salt Lake City, UT	06/26/2025	$120,000
Cascades Inc.	Senior HR Manager	Wagram, NC	06/26/2025	$95,000
Ingredion Inc.	SR. Manager, Human Resources Us/Canada	Westchester, IL	06/25/2025	$144,640

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