Human Resources Managers pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $197,120 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Dalton earn between $97,780 and $170,130.
- $75K10th
- $98K25th
- $131KMedian
- $170K75th
- $197K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $138,570 | $11,548 | $66.62 |
| Median | $130,700 | $10,892 | $62.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,780 | $8,148 | $47.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $170,130 | $14,178 | $81.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Dalton earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($167,270) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $138,570 | $130,700 | $74,630 | $197,120 | 70 |
| Georgia | $167,270 | $150,700 | $89,790 | $271,170 | 7,270 |
| United States | $164,230 | $149,280 | $88,200 | $267,810 | 220,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Human Resources Managers salary after taxes in Dalton
On the average salary of $138,570, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $99,812 a year, or $8,318 a month and $3,839 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Dalton a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dalton area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8), so the average $138,570 buys what about $154,234 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 9th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($173,420).
- Atlanta$173,420
- Brunswick$159,630
- Columbus$152,050
- Savannah$151,450
- Gainesville$150,400
- Macon$143,670
- Warner Robins$141,970
- Augusta$140,660
- Dalton$138,570
- Albany$137,040
Highest-paying cities for human resources managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,750).
- San Jose, CA$257,750
- San Francisco, CA$219,270
- Bridgeport, CT$209,710
- New York, NY$204,790
- Boston, MA$197,730
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Human Resources Managers salary in Dalton: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Dalton?
$66.62 an hour on average, and $62.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Dalton?
About $99,812 a year ($8,318 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $138,570.
Do human resources managers earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($164,230).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3121; area Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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