Average Human Resources Manager Salary in New Jersey

Business · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Human Resources Manager in New Jersey earns $144,900 per year, which is above the national average of $136,350. This translates to approximately $69.66 per hour, $5,573 biweekly, or $12,075 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$108,700	$52.26
Average (50th)	$144,900	$69.66
Experienced (75th)	$166,600	$80.11
Top Earners (90th)	$188,400	$90.58

Human Resources Manager Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$156,500	$13,042/mo
Jersey City	$147,800	$12,317/mo
Trenton	$142,000	$11,833/mo
Edison	$137,700	$11,475/mo
Princeton	$134,800	$11,233/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Business
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Human Resources Managers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for business professionals.

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