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HR Manager Salary in Ohio (2026)

$130,480 /year median

$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

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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.