HR and People salaries in United States

The median executive HR and People salary in United States is $149,280 per year, with the market band from $111,110 to $199,290 (api.bls.gov, 2026-08-30).

By seniority

executive (High quality data)

P25
$111,110
Median
$149,280
P75
$199,290
per month
$12,440

About $12,440 per month at the median.

SOC 11-3121 Human Resources Managers, BLS OEWS national May 2025. Executive row reports the management occupation P25/P50/P75 directly.

lead (High quality data)

P25
$75,940
Median
$99,380
P75
$128,720
per month
$8,282

About $8,282 per month at the median.

SOC 13-1071 Human Resources Specialists, BLS OEWS national May 2025. Lead band is P50 to P75; row p25 is the occupation P50, p50 is P75, p75 is P90.

senior (High quality data)

P25
$58,610
Median
$75,940
P75
$99,380
per month
$6,328

About $6,328 per month at the median.

SOC 13-1071 Human Resources Specialists, BLS OEWS national May 2025 annual wage percentiles. Senior band is P25 to P50; row reports P25/P50/P75.

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