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HR Manager Salary in Alabama (2026)
$54.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,003/year ($6,917/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 2,160 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $113,210 a year — though pay ranges from $70,520 for newcomers to $195,570 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $113,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $153,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $195,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,160 HR Manager jobs in Alabama (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median HR Manager salary of $113,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $83,003 — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
| Gross (median) | $113,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,076 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,661 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$5,471 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,003 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,917 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Alabama?
- The median HR Manager salary in Alabama is $113,210 per year ($54.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,640 and $153,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $113,210, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $83,003 per year ($6,917 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 2,160 HR Manager jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.