Human Resources Director

19 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Human Resources Director pay from ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer, Western Management Group. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

ERI Economic Research Institute

All Manufacturing Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

General Industry Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

All Services Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Health Care Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Nonprofits Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Information Technology, Software Services Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Financial Services Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Agriculture Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Middle Management Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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ERI Economic Research Institute

Human Resources Salary Survey

United States (with Canadian cuts)
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Mercer

US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Compensation Survey Suite

United States
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Mercer

US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Management & Supervisory

United States
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Mercer

Mercer Canadian Energy Industry Survey

Canada
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Western Management Group

COMPBASE® USA Compensation Survey, Winter 2026

United States (national + geographic cuts)
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Western Management Group

Distillers and Brewers Compensation Survey, 2026

United States
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Western Management Group

Financial Services Compensation Survey, 2026

United States
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Western Management Group

Salt Lake Area Compensation Survey, 2026

Salt Lake Area (US)
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Western Management Group

Wine Industry Compensation Survey, 2026

United States
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Role summary

Responsible for all phases of human resources (e.g., employment/placement, employee benefits, wage and salary administration, employee relations, safety, and EEO compliance) in a hospital by overseeing activities and operations and ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. While the position may be responsible for nursing education, the scope of responsibility for this position extends beyond the nursing department. Oversees the staff and resources of the department. Establishes policies and procedures for the department. Typically has five or more years supervisory experience.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Human Resources Director salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover Human Resources Director pay?
19 surveys publish Human Resources Director benchmarks, including data from ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer, Western Management Group. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does Human Resources Director pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for Human Resources Director varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for Human Resources Director?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Human Resources Director ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh Human Resources Director pay benchmarks?
Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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