Human Resources Managers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $228,220 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Allentown earn between $99,430 and $167,980.
- $81K10th
- $99K25th
- $132KMedian
- $168K75th
- $228K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,750 | $12,146 | $70.07 |
| Median | $131,770 | $10,981 | $63.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,430 | $8,286 | $47.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $167,980 | $13,998 | $80.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($148,500) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $145,750 | $131,770 | $80,940 | $228,220 | 400 |
| Pennsylvania | $148,500 | $133,060 | $80,940 | $222,690 | 8,230 |
| United States | $164,230 | $149,280 | $88,200 | $267,810 | 220,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Human Resources Managers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $145,750, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $106,412 a year, or $8,868 a month and $4,093 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $106,412 | $8,868 |
| Working in NJ | $103,792 | $8,649 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $145,750 buys what about $145,797 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($165,250).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for human resources managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,750).
- San Jose, CA$257,750
- San Francisco, CA$219,270
- Bridgeport, CT$209,710
- New York, NY$204,790
- Boston, MA$197,730
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Human Resources Managers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Allentown?
$70.07 an hour on average, and $63.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $106,412 a year ($8,868 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,750. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do human resources managers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($164,230).
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; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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