Human Resources Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $214,600 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Columbus earn between $102,590 and $172,960.
- $85K10th
- $103K25th
- $131KMedian
- $173K75th
- $215K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $152,050 | $12,671 | $73.10 |
| Median | $130,870 | $10,906 | $62.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,590 | $8,549 | $49.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $172,960 | $14,413 | $83.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Columbus earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($167,270) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $152,050 | $130,870 | $84,990 | $214,600 | 140 |
| Georgia | $167,270 | $150,700 | $89,790 | $271,170 | 7,270 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $152,050, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $108,353 a year, or $9,029 a month and $4,167 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $109,091 | $9,091 |
| Working in GA | $108,353 | $9,029 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $152,050 buys what about $170,276 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($173,420).
- Atlanta$173,420
- Brunswick$159,630
- Columbus$152,050
- Savannah$151,450
- Gainesville$150,400
- Macon$143,670
- Warner Robins$141,970
- Augusta$140,660
- Dalton$138,570
- Albany$137,040
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 Columbus: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Columbus?
$73.10 an hour on average, and $62.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $108,353 a year ($9,029 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $152,050.
Do human resources managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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