HR Manager Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median HR manager in the Pittsburgh area earns $131,690 a year ($63.31 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($149,280) and 1% below the Pennsylvania median ($133,060). Half of the 1,600 HR managers there earn between $100,290 and $173,120.
Median $131,690
10th: $78,40090th: $214,820
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,400 | $80,940 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $100,290 | $101,240 | $111,110 |
| Median | $131,690 | $133,060 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $173,120 | $174,320 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $214,820 | $222,690 | $267,810 |
| Average | $145,400 | $148,500 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 1,600 | 8,230 | 220,660 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $154,490
- 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.