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Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$165,250
- Allentown$145,750
- Pittsburgh$145,400
- State College$144,610
- Chambersburg$144,440
- Lancaster$138,610
- Reading$138,600
- Harrisburg$137,260
- York$136,800
- Gettysburg$128,160
- Williamsport$122,780
- Altoona$121,890
- Lebanon$118,890
- Scranton$118,490
- Erie$117,780
- Johnstown$116,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $165,250 | $154,490 | $114,410 | $119,141 | 103 |
| Allentown | $145,750 | $131,770 | $99,430 | $106,412 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $145,400 | $131,690 | $100,290 | $106,183 | 95 |
| State College | $144,610 | $127,570 | $99,700 | $105,667 | 97 |
| Chambersburg | $144,440 | $135,570 | $112,540 | $105,556 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $138,610 | $128,050 | $102,070 | $101,751 | 98 |
| Reading | $138,600 | $128,310 | $97,910 | $101,744 | 97 |
| Harrisburg | $137,260 | $130,200 | $101,850 | $100,869 | 99 |
| York | $136,800 | $130,140 | $97,200 | $100,569 | 96 |
| Gettysburg | $128,160 | $128,430 | $95,120 | $94,929 | 95 |
| Williamsport | $122,780 | $119,830 | $89,880 | $91,417 | 92 |
| Altoona | $121,890 | $104,010 | $93,930 | $90,836 | 90 |
| Lebanon | $118,890 | $112,400 | $96,700 | $88,819 | 93 |
| Scranton | $118,490 | $110,000 | $81,380 | $88,550 | 94 |
| Erie | $117,780 | $104,120 | $77,710 | $88,072 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $116,990 | $119,510 | $84,600 | $87,541 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3121.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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