How much does a Human Resources Director make?
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$123,745
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Human Resources Director is $123,745 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $95,005 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $28,741 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Human Resources Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Human Resources Director in United States. Employers include Google, Pfizer and Intuit.
Top Paying Companies
For Human Resources Director in United States
| 1 | $337,798 | ||
| 2 | Pfizer | $288,781 | |
| 3 | Intuit | $274,989 | |
| 4 | Bristol Myers Squibb | $271,114 | |
| 5 | Thermo Fisher Scientific | $263,177 | |
| 6 | Intel Corporation | $260,425 | |
| 7 | Microsoft | $256,022 | |
| 8 | Amazon | $251,842 | |
| 9 | Dell Technologies | $248,410 | |
| 10 | Oracle | $246,214 |
What are total pay estimates for a Human Resources Director at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Human Resources Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Human Resources Director in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $267,145, Information Technology with a median total pay of $251,842, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $220,267, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $215,234, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $214,540.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$267,145
32% Higher than other industries
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Human Resources Director are Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Human Resources?
Human resources (HR) jobs are an essential part of many businesses and tend to grow at a similar rate as the overall labor market. As the labor market strengthens and businesses increase hiring, more recruiters and HR specialists are needed. Many HR jobs lend themselves well to remote work, which will become more common in the coming years. Smaller companies are expected to continue to shift many HR functions to agencies, rather than rely on in-house specialists, providing opportunities for employees to diversify their work. Data and technology will play an increasingly important role in HR, so digital and quantitative skills can help candidates stand out.
Recent Salaries Shared
For human resources director
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$120K | $5K
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$135K | $15K
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Human Resources Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Human Resources Director is $95,005 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Human Resources Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6214 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Human Resources Director employees.
The highest salary for a Human Resources Director in United States is $143,301 per year.
The lowest salary for a Human Resources Director in United States is $62,985 per year.
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