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HR Manager Salary in New York (2026)
$84.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $122,624/year ($10,219/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for HR Managers (3rd of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 17,920 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $176,650 a year — though pay ranges from $105,380 for newcomers to $321,880 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $133,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $176,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $231,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $321,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,920 HR Manager jobs in New York (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median HR Manager salary of $176,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $122,624 — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
| Gross (median) | $176,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$31,130 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,514 |
| New York state income tax | −$9,382 |
| Take-home (annual) | $122,624 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,219 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in New York?
- The median HR Manager salary in New York is $176,650 per year ($84.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $133,180 and $231,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in New York?
- On the median salary of $176,650, a single filer in New York takes home about $122,624 per year ($10,219 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 17,920 HR Manager jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.