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HR Manager Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$80.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,900/year ($9,908/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 6th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 530 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $167,110 a year — though pay ranges from $106,480 for newcomers to $268,040 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $125,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $167,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $218,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $268,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 530 HR Manager jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median HR Manager salary of $167,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $118,900 — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
| Gross (median) | $167,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,840 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,784 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$6,585 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,900 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,908 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Rhode Island?
- The median HR Manager salary in Rhode Island is $167,110 per year ($80.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $125,040 and $218,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $167,110, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $118,900 per year ($9,908 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 530 HR Manager jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.