Human Resources Managers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $111,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $282,330 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Washington earn between $140,360 and $214,420.
- $112K10th
- $140K25th
- $178KMedian
- $214K75th
- $282K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $186,760 | $15,563 | $89.79 |
| Median | $177,960 | $14,830 | $85.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $140,360 | $11,697 | $67.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $214,420 | $17,868 | $103.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($187,830) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $186,760 | $177,960 | $111,720 | $282,330 | 6,280 |
| Washington, D.C. | $187,830 | $184,350 | $113,300 | $275,000 | 2,250 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $186,760, a single filer in Washington takes home about $126,150 a year, or $10,513 a month and $4,852 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $131,392 | $10,949 |
| Working in MD | $129,959 | $10,830 |
| Working in VA | $129,132 | $10,761 |
| Working in DC | $126,150 | $10,513 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $186,760 buys what about $171,522 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$159,470
- Baltimore, MD$157,180
- Winchester, VA$151,000
- Lexington Park, MD$149,980
- Gettysburg, PA$128,160
- Chambersburg, PA$144,440
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 Washington: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Washington?
$89.79 an hour on average, and $85.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $111,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $140,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Washington?
About $126,150 a year ($10,513 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $186,760.
Do human resources managers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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