Human Resources Managers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $250,810 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Minneapolis earn between $126,110 and $205,450.
- $101K10th
- $126K25th
- $159KMedian
- $205K75th
- $251K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $169,950 | $14,162 | $81.71 |
| Median | $159,390 | $13,282 | $76.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $126,110 | $10,509 | $60.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $205,450 | $17,121 | $98.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($163,990) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $169,950 | $159,390 | $101,350 | $250,810 | 3,500 |
| Minnesota | $163,990 | $153,770 | $97,840 | $230,980 | 4,370 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $169,950, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $116,919 a year, or $9,743 a month and $4,497 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $119,060 | $9,922 |
| Working in MN | $116,919 | $9,743 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $169,950 buys what about $162,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$81.71 an hour on average, and $76.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $126,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $116,919 a year ($9,743 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $169,950. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do human resources managers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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