Human Resources Managers pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,830 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Manhattan earn between $99,770 and $135,190.
- $86K10th
- $100K25th
- $112KMedian
- $135K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,310 | $10,192 | $58.80 |
| Median | $112,140 | $9,345 | $53.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,770 | $8,314 | $47.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,190 | $11,266 | $65.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Manhattan earn 17% less than the Kansas average ($147,500) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $122,310 | $112,140 | $85,850 | $172,830 | 40 |
| Kansas | $147,500 | $134,470 | $91,990 | $219,980 | 1,290 |
| 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 Manhattan
On the average salary of $122,310, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $88,840 a year, or $7,403 a month and $3,417 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $122,310 buys what about $135,656 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Wichita pays the most ($143,590).
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 Manhattan: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Manhattan?
$58.80 an hour on average, and $53.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $88,840 a year ($7,403 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,310.
Do human resources managers earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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