Human Resources Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,150 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Columbus earn between $100,840 and $136,050.
- $79K10th
- $101K25th
- $124KMedian
- $136K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,240 | $10,353 | $59.73 |
| Median | $124,230 | $10,352 | $59.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,840 | $8,403 | $48.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,050 | $11,338 | $65.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Columbus earn 14% less than the Indiana average ($143,650) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $124,240 | $124,230 | $79,230 | $169,150 | 60 |
| Indiana | $143,650 | $130,340 | $85,230 | $213,640 | 3,030 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $124,240, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $90,330 a year, or $7,528 a month and $3,474 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $124,240 buys what about $133,587 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 9th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($151,560).
- Elkhart$151,560
- Indianapolis$151,420
- Bloomington$140,350
- Evansville$139,360
- South Bend$137,190
- Fort Wayne$134,030
- Terre Haute$132,550
- Lafayette$132,120
- Columbus$124,240
- Muncie$118,840
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 Columbus: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Columbus?
$59.73 an hour on average, and $59.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $90,330 a year ($7,528 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,240. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do human resources managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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