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HR Manager Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$73.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $107,130/year ($8,927/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 12th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 4,370 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $153,770 a year — though pay ranges from $97,840 for newcomers to $230,980 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $97,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $121,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $153,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $195,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $230,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,370 HR Manager jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median HR Manager salary of $153,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $107,130 — an effective tax rate of 30.3%.
| Gross (median) | $153,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,639 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,763 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$9,238 |
| Take-home (annual) | $107,130 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,927 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Minnesota?
- The median HR Manager salary in Minnesota is $153,770 per year ($73.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $121,580 and $195,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $153,770, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $107,130 per year ($8,927 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.3%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 4,370 HR Manager jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.