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Human Resources Manager - Federal Salaries of 2010
Pay Rates for "Human Resources Manager"
How much does a Human Resources Manager in the federal government get paid? $89,269.15* *Based on the 2010 average.Human Resources Manager was the 22nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2010, with 14,436 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2010, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Human Resources Management, with an average salary of $71,649.
Government Human Resources Management jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Human Resources Management job is GS-4, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Administrative and Management positions have a wide range of responsibilities. Management does not refer specifically to supervisors who directly manage organizations or teams. Rather jobs in this category deal with managing systems or processes such as finances, security systems, training programs, or marketing. For employees in this job category, promotions are typically given 2 grade increments at a time until GS-12 is reached.
Agencies that have hired a Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Human Resources Manager is $89,269.15. The highest paid Human Resources Manager made $240,700 in 2010.
Common Human Resources Manager Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Human Resources Management Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 12,385 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 399 |
| GL - Gs Emp Grades 3-10 Paid Leo Special Rate | 285 |
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 264 |
| ZA - Administrative | 171 |
| IR - Irs Broadband Class And Pay System Pos | 167 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 138 |
| AP - Admin, Profess, & Scientific Career Path | 117 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 106 |
| NQ - Nnsa Professional, Technical, And Admin | 71 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 64 |
| NB - Ofc Of Comptroller Of The Currency Only | 47 |
| SK - Sec Emp Formerly Under Gs, Gm, And Ez | 39 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 31 |
| CU - Credit Union Employees | 20 |
| TG - Ofc Of Thrift Supervision Salary Schedul | 16 |
| CT - Commodity Futures Trading Commission Pos | 12 |
| ED - Expert (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 11 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 11 |
| CM - Fdic Suprv And Mangr Pos Below Exec Lev | 11 |
| FP - Foreign Service Personnel | 10 |
| EF - Consultant (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 9 |
| GM - Emp Covered By Pmrs Termination Provisns | 8 |
| NY - All Other Positions In The Corporation | 7 |
| SL - Senior Level Positions | 7 |
| MC - Emp Of Millennium Challenge Corporation | 7 |
| VH - Professional, Admin., And Managerial | 4 |
| PD - Treasury Demonstration Project Positions | 4 |
| NX - Executive-level And Managerial Positions | 3 |
| TS - Federal Housing Finance Board Step Sys. | 2 |
| OF - Ofc Of Fed Housing Enterprise Oversight | 2 |
| SR - Statutory Rates Not Elsewhere Specified | 1 |
| FO - Foreign Service Officers | 1 |
| SS - Senior Staff Positions | 1 |
| SO - Sec Emp Formerly Under Es Pay Plan | 1 |
| GE - Gpo Emp Formerly Under Pay Plan Sl | 1 |
| NF - Nnsa Future Leaders | 1 |
| SW - Transportation Security Admin Executives | 1 |
| TM - Federal Housing Finance Board Merit Pay | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $28,921.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 0200 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Human Resources Management jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-4 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Transcriber | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Cartographic Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Equipment Services | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Supply Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Emergency Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Human Resources Management Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Human Resources Manager was $75,125. Since then, the average pay has increased to $101,761 in 2021.
Data Sources
The information provided on these pages is sourced from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 0201.