How much does a Human Resources Professional make?
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$66,269
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Human Resources Professional is $66,269 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $60,322 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 $5,946 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 Professional in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Human Resources Professional in United States. Employers include Cummins, IBM and US Air Force.
Top Paying Companies
For Human Resources Professional in United States
| 1 | Cummins | $83,679 | |
| 2 | IBM | $80,208 | |
| 3 | US Air Force | $69,277 | |
| 4 | University of Minnesota | $67,336 | |
| 5 | Paychex | $64,704 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Human Resources Professional in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Human Resources Professional in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $83,679, Information Technology with a median total pay of $72,456, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $69,277 and Education with a median total pay of $67,336.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$69,277
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Human Resources Professional pay FAQ
The average salary for a Human Resources Professional is $66,269 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 384 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Human Resources Professional employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Human Resources Professional in United States is $85,846 per year.
The lowest salary for a Human Resources Professional in United States is $51,399 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Human Resources Professional or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Human Resources Professional.