Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $150,700 | $149,469 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $72.45 | $71.86 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $156,490.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $136,500 | $78,750 | $173,250 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Georgia is $150,700, or about $72.45 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Georgia is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Georgia typically earn from $78,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,270 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $150,700, Georgia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.