HR Managers: Could You Be Earning A Higher Salary?

Are you making enough money? This is often the question that haunts you as you try to drift to sleep or as you login to pay your monthly bills. What if you could do something about it?

If you’ve maintained the position for a while, it’s possible that starting salaries have now out measured your annual raises. It’s an unfortunate fact, but those who remain loyal to a company for many years will often be subject to pay compression, while others who bounce around from job to job will likely find it easier to grow their annual salary.

According to salary.com, the annual median salary for an HR manager is $97,860– ranging usually between range usually between $86,079-$110,165. Any freelancers or remote workers out there? The average national hourly rate for an HR professional is $21/hour, with the peak reaching up to $40. This can of course depend on a variety of factors, but these are solid numbers from which to judge your current compensation.

Payscale conducted a survey of nearly 3,000 human resources professionals, in which these professionals gave their position a 5 out of 5. Stable job growth, flexibility, and the ability to work with people in a meaningful way were all listed as benefits.

So do you love working in HR but feel entitled to a higher salary?

Be Proactive

Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for a meeting. Carefully and clearly communicate your achievements

and progression and why you deserve to make a higher salary. It’s helpful to remember to focus on why you deserve a raise, and not why you need it.

Be Prepared

Be sure to practice what you want to say and anticipate any difficult questions that may be thrown your way. When discussing a salary increase with your superiors, you’ll want to come across as cool, calm and collected.

Do Your Research

You’re halfway there because you’ve read this article! Check around popular websites that can help you to understand what your peers are earning. Come up with a sum that is on par with the market and reasonable for your workload.

Wishing you lots of luck!

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