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HR Manager Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$62.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,565/year ($7,880/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 35th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,660 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $129,460 a year — though pay ranges from $81,990 for newcomers to $205,180 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $161,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $205,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,660 HR Manager jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median HR Manager salary of $129,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,565 — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
| Gross (median) | $129,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,804 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,904 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$5,187 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,565 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,880 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Nebraska?
- The median HR Manager salary in Nebraska is $129,460 per year ($62.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,740 and $161,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $129,460, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $94,565 per year ($7,880 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 Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,660 HR Manager jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.