Human Resources Managers Salary in California
Human Resources Managers in California earn a median of $170,080 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $170,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($149,280)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,450
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,430; the top 10% earn over $307,600. Nationally the range is $88,200 to $267,810.
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Human Resources Managers pay in California
How much do human resources managers make in California?
The median is $170,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,430 and the top 10% earn over $307,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for human resources managers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $149,280). Living costs are not included.