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HR Manager Salary in Texas (2026)
$65.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $104,564/year ($8,714/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 22nd of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 23,220 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $136,500 a year — though pay ranges from $83,200 for newcomers to $226,050 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $105,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $136,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $176,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $226,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,220 HR Manager jobs in Texas (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median HR Manager salary of $136,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $104,564 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $136,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,494 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,442 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $104,564 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,714 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Texas?
- The median HR Manager salary in Texas is $136,500 per year ($65.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,090 and $176,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Texas?
- On the median salary of $136,500, a single filer in Texas takes home about $104,564 per year ($8,714 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 23,220 HR Manager jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.