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HR Manager Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$64.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,775/year ($8,065/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 25th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 3,730 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $133,490 a year — though pay ranges from $91,520 for newcomers to $215,620 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $91,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $215,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,730 HR Manager jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median HR Manager salary of $133,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,775 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $133,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,772 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,212 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$5,732 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,775 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,065 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Wisconsin?
- The median HR Manager salary in Wisconsin is $133,490 per year ($64.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,290 and $168,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $133,490, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $96,775 per year ($8,065 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 3,730 HR Manager jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.