Human Resources Managers Salary in District of Columbia
Human Resources Managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $184,350 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $184,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($149,280)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $113,300; the top 10% earn over $275,000. Nationally the range is $88,200 to $267,810.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$160,990 median in District of Columbia
- Labor Relations Specialists$115,600 median in District of Columbia
- Human Resources Specialists$110,970 median in District of Columbia
- Social and Community Service Managers$106,700 median in District of Columbia
- Medical and Health Services Managers$155,140 median in District of Columbia
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$86,710 median in District of Columbia
Human Resources Managers pay in District of Columbia
How much do human resources managers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $184,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $113,300 and the top 10% earn over $275,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for human resources managers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $149,280). Living costs are not included.