Human Resources Manager Salary in Connecticut: $187,000 Average

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Average base salary, Connecticut

$187,000 / year

≈ $15,600 per month · $89.90 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Connecticut · median $171,500

25th percentile
$132,500Average
$187,00075th percentile
$221,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Human Resources Manager salary by state

Alabama$130,000

Alaska$138,500

Arizona$156,000

Arkansas$134,500

California$198,500

Colorado$185,000

Connecticut$187,000

Delaware$172,000

District of Columbia$194,500

Florida$155,500

Georgia$173,000

Hawaii$140,500

Idaho$133,500

Illinois$168,000

Indiana$148,500

Iowa$142,500

Kansas$152,500

Kentucky$135,000

Louisiana$124,500

Maine$140,500

Maryland$165,500

Massachusetts$202,000

Michigan$158,000

Minnesota$169,500

Mississippi$126,500

Missouri$150,000

Montana$133,000

Nebraska$144,000

Nevada$150,500

New Hampshire$151,500

New Jersey$193,000

New Mexico$134,000

New York$204,500

North Carolina$166,500

North Dakota$154,500

Ohio$149,500

Oklahoma$133,500

Oregon$159,500

Pennsylvania$153,500

Rhode Island$186,000

South Carolina$140,500

South Dakota$132,000

Tennessee$150,000

Texas$156,500

Utah$147,500

Vermont$152,000

Virginia$182,000

Washington$185,000

West Virginia$137,000

Wisconsin$154,000

Wyoming$140,500

About this role

Human Resources Manager is a professional role in the Management job family, focused on Human Resources Manager work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Human Resources Managers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Management of Personnel Resources Writing Coordination

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Human Resources Manager salary by industry

Management of Companies and Enterprises

33,150 workers

$191,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

32,900 workers

$193,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

20,320 workers

$165,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

20,070 workers

$145,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

19,610 workers

$143,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

17,580 workers

$146,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

17,490 workers

$138,500

Finance and Insurance

16,260 workers

$193,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Human Resources Manager pays 24% above the average across 37 roles in the Management job family (family average $137,000).

Similar-paying roles in Management

Sales Manager$170,000

Public Relations Manager$170,500

Compensation and Benefits Managers$168,500

Purchasing Manager$162,000

Advertising and Promotions Managers$159,500

Marketing Manager$184,000

Training and Development Managers$153,500

Natural Sciences Manager$186,500

Architectural and Engineering Managers$188,000

Financial Manager$193,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Human Resources Manager make?

The average base salary for a Human Resources Manager in the United States is $170,000 per year, or about $81.73 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $115,000 and $206,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $137,000 across 37 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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