Hr Manager Salaries

Hr Manager salaries in Australia

Base pay
$110K - $150K/yr
$130K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$14K/yrAverage
$8K - $20K/yrRange
About our data
Very High Confidence
Last updated 12 Nov 2025663 Salaries submitted
The “Most Likely Range” reflects values within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role. Glassdoor salaries are powered by our proprietary machine learning model, which utilises salaries collected from our users and the latest government data to make pay predictions.
How do we calculate pay?
How accurate is an average base pay range of $110K-$150K/yr?
Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

See what insiders are saying about pay

Recent salaries shared by HR Manager

Location

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
HR Manager
15+ Years
$138K - $162K/yr
Brisbane
$138K - $162K/yr
HR Manager
15+ Years
$120K - $139K/yr
Sydney
$120K - $139K/yr
HR Manager
10-14 Years
$149K/yr
$149K • $0
Melbourne
$149K/yr
$149K • $0
HR Manager
10-14 Years
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Melbourne
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
HR Manager
1-3 Years
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
Sydney
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
Anonymously share your salary to help the community.
HR Manager
4-6 Years
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
Melbourne
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
HR Manager
15+ Years
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Wetherill Park
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
HR Manager
1-3 Years
$120K - $139K/yr
Sydney
$120K - $139K/yr
HR Manager
15+ Years
$172K/yr
$156K • $16K
Sydney
$172K/yr
$156K • $16K
HR Manager
7-9 Years
$112K - $130K/yr
Melbourne
$112K - $130K/yr

Viewing 1 - 10 of 50

Frequently asked questions about HR Manager salaries

The average salary for a HR Manager is $144,000 per year or $69 per hour in Australia, which is 1% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $216,400 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $121,250 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 663 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by HR Manager employees in Australia as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a HR Manager in Australia is $170,000 per year, $14,167 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for a HR Manager in Australia is $121,250 per year, $10,104 per month or $58 per hour.
Human resources (HR) managers are generally paid around the average salary, with good earning potential as they gain more experience in the role. This pay reflects the highly useful nature of their work as well as their strong communication skills. Candidates with a Master of Business (MBA) generally have more earning capacity than candidates with a bachelor's degree. Additionally, HR managers can increase their earning potential by progressing into a role such as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) or HR director, where they take on additional responsibilities.