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HR Manager Salary in Maryland (2026)
$73.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $108,455/year ($9,038/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 13th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 3,820 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $152,770 a year — though pay ranges from $92,630 for newcomers to $236,830 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $92,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $115,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $152,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $192,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $236,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,820 HR Manager jobs in Maryland (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median HR Manager salary of $152,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $108,455 — an effective tax rate of 29.0%.
| Gross (median) | $152,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,399 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,687 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$7,230 |
| Take-home (annual) | $108,455 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,038 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Maryland?
- The median HR Manager salary in Maryland is $152,770 per year ($73.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $115,570 and $192,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $152,770, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $108,455 per year ($9,038 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.0%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,820 HR Manager jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.