HR Manager Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median HR manager in the Charlotte area earns $158,930 a year ($76.41 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($149,280) and 11% above the North Carolina median ($142,990). Half of the 2,310 HR managers there earn between $126,000 and $204,770.
Median $158,930
10th: $99,31090th: $292,290
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,310 | $90,390 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $126,000 | $115,850 | $111,110 |
| Median | $158,930 | $142,990 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $204,770 | $187,520 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $292,290 | $260,610 | $267,810 |
| Average | $170,760 | $161,060 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 2,310 | 6,480 | 220,660 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- Raleigh, NC: $144,190
- San Jose, CA: $220,460
- San Francisco, CA: $209,340
- New York, NY: $185,100
- Boston, MA: $184,990
- Washington, DC: $177,960
- Seattle, WA: $171,360
- Denver, CO: $170,940
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.