Plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization. Direct and coordinate its human resources activities and the staff who carry them out.
Pay
$83,790
Lower reported wage
$140,030
Median
$239,200+
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
The + marks a legacy BLS reporting threshold: the upper wage is at least $239,200, not an exact maximum.
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Professional HR certification is generally voluntary, although employers may prefer or require it for specific roles. No universal manager license is identified by BLS.[1]
Search CareerOneStop by occupation and state, then confirm the rules with the issuing agency. Coverage is incomplete; an empty result does not mean no license is required.
