Human Resources Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$140,030
↑ 41.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Human Resources Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Human Resources Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.3% since 2011 ($99,130 → $140,030)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $140,030
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,030 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $136,350 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $130,000 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $126,230 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | $121,220 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | $116,720 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $113,300 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $110,120 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $106,910 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $104,440 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $102,780 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $100,800 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $99,720 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $99,130 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.