Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $166,400 | $149,469 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $80.00 | $71.86 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $161,397.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $143,000 | $82,500 | $181,500 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $130,000 | $75,000 | $165,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Colorado is $166,400, or about $80.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Colorado is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Colorado typically earn from $82,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 3,620 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $166,400, Colorado offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.