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HR Manager Salary in Missouri (2026)
$62.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,381/year ($7,948/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 3,510 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $130,680 a year — though pay ranges from $81,730 for newcomers to $225,160 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $225,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,510 HR Manager jobs in Missouri (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median HR Manager salary of $130,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $95,381 — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
| Gross (median) | $130,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,097 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,997 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$5,205 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,381 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,948 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Missouri?
- The median HR Manager salary in Missouri is $130,680 per year ($62.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,810 and $169,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $130,680, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $95,381 per year ($7,948 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 3,510 HR Manager jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.