Human Resources Managers, Salt Lake City
$133,620
Local median annual wage in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT. Middle half of earners roughly $104,310 to $171,520.
Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.
- vs US median
- −10.5%
- US median
- $149,280
- Cost of living (100.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
- 100.9
- Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
- $104,310 to $171,520
- Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
- 1,290
- Job code
- 11-3121
Human Resources Managers in Salt Lake City pay a median $133,620 (May 2025), 10.5% below the US median of $149,280. At local prices (index 100.9), that median buys about what $132,428 buys at US-average prices.
What that pay buys
$133,620 in Salt Lake City buys about what $132,428 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 100.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 123.3 vs overall 100.9 (US average = 100, 2024).
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Human Resources Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $133,620 | $104,310 to $171,520 | 100.9 |
| Tampa | $140,400 | $104,560 to $185,200 | 100.9 |
| San Francisco | $209,340 | $160,250 to $282,700 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $124,760 | $96,320 to $152,470 | 89.2 |
Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Human Resources Managers in Salt Lake City?
- The median annual wage for Human Resources Managers in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT is $133,620 (May 2025 local salary guide).
- How does Salt Lake City pay compare to the US median for Human Resources Managers?
- Local median pay is 10.5% below the national median of $149,280.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- The cost of living index for Salt Lake City is 100.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $133,620 has about the same buying power as $132,428 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
- Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
- Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
- Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)
Does not include
- Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand
Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.
Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.