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HR Manager Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$51.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,862/year ($6,822/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 28% below the national average. Of the 1,390 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $107,880 a year — though pay ranges from $75,690 for newcomers to $177,870 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $177,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,390 HR Manager jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median HR Manager salary of $107,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,862 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $107,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,904 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,253 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$2,861 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,862 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,822 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Louisiana?
- The median HR Manager salary in Louisiana is $107,880 per year ($51.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,550 and $137,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $107,880, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $81,862 per year ($6,822 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,390 HR Manager jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.