Human Resources Managers pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for human resources managers is $64.61 an hour ($134,380 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.

$64.61Median hourly pay

$102,630–$172,930Middle half of workers, yearly

1,520People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($149,280). It is 3% higher than the Ohio median ($130,480).

Pay range for human resources managers in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$39.61	$82,390
25% of workers	$49.34	$102,630
Half of workers (median)	$64.61	$134,380
75% of workers	$83.14	$172,930
90% of workers	$107.51	$223,630

Human Resources Managers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Cleveland (this page)	$134,380	1,520
Cincinnati	$132,070	1,920
Akron	$131,890	470
Columbus	$131,100	1,870
Mansfield	$129,930	40
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$128,300	360
Springfield	$128,140	50
Toledo	$125,130	360
Sandusky	$122,930	50
Canton-Massillon	$121,410	170
Lima	$115,800	50
Youngstown-Warren	$108,770	140

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Cleveland (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Financial Managers	$157,900
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$156,410
Industrial Production Managers	$107,380
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$102,080
Administrative Services Managers	$100,950
Facilities Managers	$98,630

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.