Role benchmark
What People / HR roles pay in the US in 2026, read straight off 94 live listings that publish compensation. Normalized to USD, and limited to roles that score 50 or above for AI agency.
Median, People / HR
The middle 80% of People / HR pay runs $105K to $228K.
Distribution, P10 to P90
| Level | P25 | Median | P75 | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $65K | $75K | $105K | 9 |
| Mid | $125K | $131K | $150K | 27 |
| Senior | $168K | $175K | $195K | 38 |
| Manager | $108K | $195K | $207K | 10 |
| Director | $222K | $237K | $278K | 9 |