Human Resources Managers, Urban Honolulu

$129,240

Local median annual wage in Urban Honolulu, HI. Middle half of earners roughly $101,850 to $161,840.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−13.4%
US median
$149,280
Cost of living (111) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
111
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.
$101,850 to $161,840
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
550
Job code
11-3121

Human Resources Managers in Urban Honolulu pay a median $129,240 (May 2025), 13.4% below the US median of $149,280. At local prices (index 111), that median buys about what $116,432 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$129,240 in Urban Honolulu buys about what $116,432 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 111, 2024). Housing & rent index is 135.5 vs overall 111 (US average = 100, 2024).

Human Resources Managers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Urban Honolulu $129,240 $101,850 to $161,840 111
Seattle $171,360 $136,590 to $219,000 111.1
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 Urban Honolulu?
The median annual wage for Human Resources Managers in Urban Honolulu, HI is $129,240 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Urban Honolulu pay compare to the US median for Human Resources Managers?
Local median pay is 13.4% below the national median of $149,280.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Urban Honolulu is 111 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $129,240 has about the same buying power as $116,432 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.