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How much does a human resources manager make in Columbus?

$124,200a year

Median yearly pay for human resources managers in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $59.73 an hour or $10,350 a month.

Hourly
$59.73
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
240 of 358
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,230Median: $124,200Highest 10%: $169,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$79,230$38.09
25th$100,800$48.48
Median$124,200$59.73
75th$136,100$65.41
90th$169,200$81.32

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for human resources managers.

Chicago, IL$156,800
Indianapolis, IN$135,800
Elkhart, IN$134,300
Cincinnati, OH$132,100
Bloomington, IN$129,600
South Bend, IN$128,300
Evansville, IN$125,200
Louisville, KY$122,400
Fort Wayne, IN$121,300
Lafayette, IN$119,600
Terre Haute, IN$119,600
Human Resources Manager salary in Indiana Human Resources Manager salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Architectural and Engineering Manager$180,800
Financial Manager$143,600
Computer and Information Systems Manager$139,400
Administrative Services Manager$134,200
Industrial Production Manager$130,500
Sales Manager$120,700
General and Operations Manager$112,800
Facilities Manager$110,700
Medical and Health Services Manager$101,400
Education Administrator$98,160
Salaries for every job in Columbus, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $59.73 ($124,200 a year).

Do human resources managers make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $124,200 against $149,300 nationally, 17% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $130,300, so Columbus pays 5% less.

Where does Columbus rank for human resources manager pay?

240 of 358 metro areas with data.

How much does a human resources manager make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $79,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,200 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.