Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $176,650 | $149,469 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $84.93 | $71.86 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $163,716.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $175,500 | $101,250 | $222,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in New York is $176,650, or about $84.93 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. New York is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in New York typically earn from $101,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 17,920 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $176,650, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.