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HR Manager Salary in Maine (2026)
$62.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,771/year ($7,648/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 33rd of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 700 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $129,720 a year — though pay ranges from $74,150 for newcomers to $207,160 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $97,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $207,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 700 HR Manager jobs in Maine (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median HR Manager salary of $129,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,771 — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
| Gross (median) | $129,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,867 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,924 |
| Maine state income tax | −$8,158 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,771 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,648 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Maine?
- The median HR Manager salary in Maine is $129,720 per year ($62.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $97,350 and $168,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Maine?
- On the median salary of $129,720, a single filer in Maine takes home about $91,771 per year ($7,648 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 700 HR Manager jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.