How much does a human resources manager make in Virginia?
$166,000a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in Virginia. That is $79.80 an hour or $13,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.80
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,100Median: $166,000Highest 10%: $272,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,100 | $50.54 | |
| 25th | $129,800 | $62.40 | |
| Median | $166,000 | $79.80 | |
| 75th | $210,000 | $100.94 | |
| 90th | $272,100 | $130.80 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $178,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $155,300 |
| Richmond, VA | $152,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $140,400 |
| Winchester, VA | $139,400 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $138,200 |
| Roanoke, VA | $137,500 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $136,100 |
| Staunton, VA | $133,200 |
| Kingsport, TN | $132,700 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $130,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources managers.
| 5. California | $170,100 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $167,100 |
| 7. Colorado | $166,400 |
| 8. Virginia | $166,000 |
| 9. Connecticut | $165,900 |
| 10. Washington | $165,500 |
| 11. Delaware | $153,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $79.80 ($166,000 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $166,000 against $149,300 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Virginia rank for human resources manager pay?
Virginia ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays human resources managers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $178,000 a year.
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.