HR Manager Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median HR manager in the Philadelphia area earns $154,490 a year ($74.27 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($149,280) and 16% above the Pennsylvania median ($133,060). Half of the 4,190 HR managers there earn between $114,410 and $201,740.
Median $154,490
10th: $91,65090th: $261,930
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $91,650 | $80,940 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $114,410 | $101,240 | $111,110 |
| Median | $154,490 | $133,060 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $201,740 | $174,320 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $261,930 | $222,690 | $267,810 |
| Average | $165,250 | $148,500 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 4,190 | 8,230 | 220,660 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $131,690
- 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.