HR Manager Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median HR manager in the Louisville area earns $122,360 a year ($58.83 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($149,280) and 1% above the Kentucky median ($121,460). Half of the 730 HR managers there earn between $97,700 and $153,950.
Median $122,360
10th: $74,38090th: $195,970
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,380 | $76,520 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $97,700 | $96,070 | $111,110 |
| Median | $122,360 | $121,460 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $153,950 | $155,170 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $195,970 | $194,280 | $267,810 |
| Average | $129,580 | $130,260 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 730 | 1,960 | 220,660 |
Louisville, KY ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $168,400
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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.