HR Director Salary
Updated on: Dec 31, 2025
How much does a HR Director make?
The average HR Director in the US makes $173,248.
The average bonus for a HR Director is $13 which represents 0.01% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
HR Directors make the most in San Jose, CA at $342,058
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Recent Salary Records for HR Director
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Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Saint Petersburg
Yearly Salary reported $83,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Denver
Yearly Salary reported $100,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Richmond
Yearly Salary reported $63,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Indianapolis
Yearly Salary reported $92,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Bridgeport
Yearly Salary reported $165,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Wilmington
Yearly Salary reported $135,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $150,000
Type Other Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Trenton
Yearly Salary reported $89,500
How would you rate your manager?
The majority of people who work as HR Director say “10” when asked the question “How would you rate your manager?”
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