Human Resources Managers pay range in Bowling Green
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,690 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Bowling Green earn between $93,150 and $141,630.
- $73K10th
- $93K25th
- $118KMedian
- $142K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,610 | $10,218 | $58.95 |
| Median | $118,420 | $9,868 | $56.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,150 | $7,762 | $44.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,630 | $11,802 | $68.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Bowling Green vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Bowling Green earn 6% less than the Kentucky average ($130,260) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $122,610 | $118,420 | $72,750 | $173,690 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $130,260 | $121,460 | $76,520 | $194,280 | 1,960 |
| 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 Bowling Green
On the average salary of $122,610, a single filer in Bowling Green takes home about $88,444 a year, or $7,370 a month and $3,402 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). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Is Bowling Green a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bowling Green area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $122,610 buys what about $135,963 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bowling Green ($45,040). A typical home costs $267,047, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Bowling Green ranks 4th of 5 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Owensboro pays the most ($145,580).
- Owensboro$145,580
- Lexington$136,820
- Louisville$129,580
- Bowling Green$122,610
- Elizabethtown$116,870
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 Bowling Green: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Bowling Green?
$58.95 an hour on average, and $56.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Bowling Green?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Bowling Green?
About $88,444 a year ($7,370 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,610. Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Do human resources managers earn more in Bowling Green than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Bowling Green, KY (14540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.9%.
- 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). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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