HR Manager Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median HR manager in the Raleigh area earns $144,190 a year ($69.32 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($149,280) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($142,990). Half of the 1,080 HR managers there earn between $119,610 and $196,670.
Median $144,190
10th: $93,22090th: $264,980
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $93,220 | $90,390 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $119,610 | $115,850 | $111,110 |
| Median | $144,190 | $142,990 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $196,670 | $187,520 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $264,980 | $260,610 | $267,810 |
| Average | $163,020 | $161,060 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 1,080 | 6,480 | 220,660 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- Charlotte, NC: $158,930
- 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.