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HR Manager Salary in Montana (2026)
$55.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $84,777/year ($7,065/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 47th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 23% below the national average. Of the 530 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $115,280 a year — though pay ranges from $81,330 for newcomers to $186,460 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $115,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $143,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $186,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 530 HR Manager jobs in Montana (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median HR Manager salary of $115,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $84,777 — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
| Gross (median) | $115,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,532 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,819 |
| Montana state income tax | −$5,152 |
| Take-home (annual) | $84,777 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,065 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Montana?
- The median HR Manager salary in Montana is $115,280 per year ($55.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,920 and $143,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Montana?
- On the median salary of $115,280, a single filer in Montana takes home about $84,777 per year ($7,065 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 530 HR Manager jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.