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HR Manager Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$82.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $120,269/year ($10,022/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for HR Managers (4th of 51), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 6,400 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $172,440 a year — though pay ranges from $108,040 for newcomers to $294,570 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $108,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $135,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $172,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $218,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $294,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,400 HR Manager jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median HR Manager salary of $172,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $120,269 — an effective tax rate of 30.3%.
| Gross (median) | $172,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$30,120 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,192 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$8,860 |
| Take-home (annual) | $120,269 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,022 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in New Jersey?
- The median HR Manager salary in New Jersey is $172,440 per year ($82.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $135,940 and $218,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $172,440, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $120,269 per year ($10,022 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 New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,400 HR Manager jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.