According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median national annual salary for a human resources manager is $106,910. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.

Human resources salary ranges and jobs vary significantly, because they cut across a wide range of businesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics mentions that scientific and technical consulting firms offer the highest human resources salaries. According to HR Magazine, the highest paying career specialties include labor relations and organizational development.