HR Manager Salary in Washington, DC
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The median HR manager in the Washington area earns $177,960 a year ($85.56 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($149,280). Half of the 6,280 HR managers there earn between $140,360 and $214,420.
Median $177,960
10th: $111,72090th: $282,330
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $111,720 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $140,360 | $111,110 |
| Median | $177,960 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $214,420 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $282,330 | $267,810 |
| Average | $186,760 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 6,280 | 220,660 |
Washington, DC ranks 5th 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
- Seattle, WA: $171,360
- Denver, CO: $170,940
- Los Angeles, CA: $168,400
- Providence, RI: $163,290
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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.