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HR Manager Salary in Ohio (2026)
$62.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,577/year ($8,131/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 31st of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 8,040 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $130,480 a year — though pay ranges from $81,940 for newcomers to $218,740 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,040 HR Manager jobs in Ohio (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median HR Manager salary of $130,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,577 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $130,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,049 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,982 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,872 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,577 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,131 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Ohio?
- The median HR Manager salary in Ohio is $130,480 per year ($62.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,470 and $170,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $130,480, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $97,577 per year ($8,131 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 8,040 HR Manager jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.