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HR Manager Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$63.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,324/year ($8,444/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 28th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 4,310 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $131,760 a year — though pay ranges from $85,160 for newcomers to $218,300 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,310 HR Manager jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median HR Manager salary of $131,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $101,324 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $131,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,356 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,080 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,324 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,444 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Tennessee?
- The median HR Manager salary in Tennessee is $131,760 per year ($63.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,560 and $168,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $131,760, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $101,324 per year ($8,444 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,310 HR Manager jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.