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HR Manager Salary in Colorado (2026)
$80.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,387/year ($9,866/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 7th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 3,620 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $166,400 a year — though pay ranges from $103,580 for newcomers to $276,380 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $133,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $166,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $208,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $276,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,620 HR Manager jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median HR Manager salary of $166,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $118,387 — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
| Gross (median) | $166,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,730 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$6,613 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,387 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,866 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Colorado?
- The median HR Manager salary in Colorado is $166,400 per year ($80.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $133,100 and $208,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $166,400, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $118,387 per year ($9,866 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,620 HR Manager jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.