Human Resources Managers Salary in Kentucky
Human Resources Managers in Kentucky earn a median of $121,460 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $121,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($149,280)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,520; the top 10% earn over $194,280. Nationally the range is $88,200 to $267,810.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Human Resources Managers pay in Kentucky
How much do human resources managers make in Kentucky?
The median is $121,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,520 and the top 10% earn over $194,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for human resources managers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $149,280). Living costs are not included.