Human Resources Managers pay in Kansas City

In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for human resources managers is $67.74 an hour ($140,890 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.

$67.74Median hourly pay
$114,990–$178,090Middle half of workers, yearly
1,380People in this job in Kansas City (MO)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($149,280). It is 8% higher than the Missouri median ($130,680).

Pay range for human resources managers in Kansas City (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$44.12$91,780
25% of workers$55.28$114,990
Half of workers (median)$67.74$140,890
75% of workers$85.62$178,090
90% of workers$106.04$220,570

Human Resources Managers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City (this page)$140,8901,380
St. Louis$133,8801,940
Columbia$130,190150
Cape Girardeau$128,24030
Springfield$125,000210
St. Joseph$115,27040
Jefferson City$106,850110
Joplin$99,52070

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for human resources managers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Kansas City (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Financial Managers$162,490
Computer and Information Systems Managers$168,050
Industrial Production Managers$129,300
Administrative Services Managers$109,290
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108,270

Other job titles for this job

Personnel ManagerDiversity and Inclusion DirectorDiversity ManagerEfficiency ManagerEmployee Relations ManagerEmployee Welfare ManagerEmployment ManagerHR Admin DirectorHR Department SupervisorHR DirectorHR ManagerHR Ops Manager

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.