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HR Manager Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$87.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $126,424/year ($10,535/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for HR Managers (2nd of 51), with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 7,540 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $181,780 a year — though pay ranges from $99,990 for newcomers to $315,700 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $99,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $136,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $181,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $229,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $315,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,540 HR Manager jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median HR Manager salary of $181,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $126,424 — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
| Gross (median) | $181,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$32,361 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,906 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$9,089 |
| Take-home (annual) | $126,424 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,535 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Massachusetts?
- The median HR Manager salary in Massachusetts is $181,780 per year ($87.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $136,600 and $229,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $181,780, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $126,424 per year ($10,535 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 7,540 HR Manager jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.