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HR Manager Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$63.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,128/year ($8,177/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 26th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 8,230 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $133,060 a year — though pay ranges from $80,940 for newcomers to $222,690 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $222,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,230 HR Manager jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median HR Manager salary of $133,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $98,128 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $133,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,668 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,179 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$4,085 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,128 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,177 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Pennsylvania?
- The median HR Manager salary in Pennsylvania is $133,060 per year ($63.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,240 and $174,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $133,060, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $98,128 per year ($8,177 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 8,230 HR Manager jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.