Human Resources Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Median pay: $149,280/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 17,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
• Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
What's the median pay for Human Resources Managers?
The median pay for Human Resources Managers is $149,280 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Human Resources Managers?
Employment for Human Resources Managers is projected to change +5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Human Resources Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Human Resources Managers?
About 17,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.