Human Resources Managers pay range in Hammond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,800 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Hammond earn between $85,210 and $129,770.
- $72K10th
- $85K25th
- $103KMedian
- $130K75th
- $165K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,450 | $9,621 | $55.50 |
| Median | $103,380 | $8,615 | $49.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,210 | $7,101 | $40.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,770 | $10,814 | $62.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Hammond vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Hammond earn 4% less than the Louisiana average ($120,470) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $115,450 | $103,380 | $71,860 | $164,800 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $120,470 | $107,880 | $75,690 | $177,870 | 1,390 |
| 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 Hammond
On the average salary of $115,450, a single filer in Hammond takes home about $86,972 a year, or $7,248 a month and $3,345 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hammond a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hammond area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.5), so the average $115,450 buys what about $136,692 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Hammond ($38,480). A typical home costs $225,222, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Hammond ranks 7th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($130,070).
- New Orleans$130,070
- Slidell$126,120
- Baton Rouge$120,100
- Lake Charles$117,590
- Houma$116,580
- Lafayette$115,790
- Hammond$115,450
- Shreveport$110,600
- Alexandria$105,320
- Monroe$104,820
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 Hammond: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Hammond?
$55.50 an hour on average, and $49.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Hammond?
About $86,972 a year ($7,248 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,450.
Do human resources managers earn more in Hammond than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Hammond, LA (25220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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