Human Resources Managers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,970 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Louisville earn between $97,700 and $153,950.
- $74K10th
- $98K25th
- $122KMedian
- $154K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,580 | $10,798 | $62.30 |
| Median | $122,360 | $10,197 | $58.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,700 | $8,142 | $46.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $153,950 | $12,829 | $74.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($130,260) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $129,580 | $122,360 | $74,380 | $195,970 | 730 |
| Kentucky | $130,260 | $121,460 | $76,520 | $194,280 | 1,960 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $129,580, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $92,565 a year, or $7,714 a month and $3,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $95,977 | $7,998 |
| Working in KY | $92,565 | $7,714 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $129,580 buys what about $139,223 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 3rd of 5 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Owensboro pays the most ($145,580).
- Owensboro$145,580
- Lexington$136,820
- Louisville$129,580
- Bowling Green$122,610
- Elizabethtown$116,870
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 Louisville: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Louisville?
$62.30 an hour on average, and $58.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $92,565 a year ($7,714 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,580. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do human resources managers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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