Human Resources Manager Salary in California
Based on 28K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$169,140
$81.317/hr
vs National Average
$131,972
+28.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$98K – —
28K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Human Resources Manager in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,620 |
| 25th percentile | $127,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $169,140 |
| 75th percentile | $225,080 |
Historical Salary Trend — Human Resources Manager in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,790 |
| 2023 | $166,920 |
| 2024 | $169,140 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,790 | $120,399 |
| 2023 | $166,920 | $127,130 |
| 2024 | $169,140 | $131,972 |