Human Resources Managers pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $203,040 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Tucson earn between $103,900 and $166,100.
- $85K10th
- $104K25th
- $129KMedian
- $166K75th
- $203K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $140,380 | $11,698 | $67.49 |
| Median | $128,730 | $10,728 | $61.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,900 | $8,658 | $49.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $166,100 | $13,842 | $79.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Tucson earn 7% less than the Arizona average ($150,820) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $140,380 | $128,730 | $85,250 | $203,040 | 400 |
| Arizona | $150,820 | $139,820 | $88,410 | $225,500 | 3,950 |
| 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 Tucson
On the average salary of $140,380, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $104,100 a year, or $8,675 a month and $4,004 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $140,380 buys what about $144,877 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 6 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($154,540).
- Phoenix$154,540
- Tucson$140,380
- Yuma$125,180
- Flagstaff$124,800
- Prescott Valley$124,040
- Lake Havasu City$120,700
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 Tucson: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Tucson?
$67.49 an hour on average, and $61.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Tucson?
About $104,100 a year ($8,675 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $140,380.
Do human resources managers earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Tucson, AZ (46060). 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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