Management
HR Manager Salary in Australia
HR Managers lead people and culture functions including recruitment, performance management, employee relations and compliance. Seek demand is consistent across all industries. CIPD, AHRI membership or a postgraduate HR qualification improves seniority and pay.
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Donate via PayPalAU Typical Range
$95k – $160k
AU Median
$122k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $85k – $142k
Salary by experience level
HR Business Partner
HR Manager
Senior HR Manager
Head of People / HRD
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $122k gross, ATO 2026–27 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$92,440
Monthly
$7,703
Fortnightly
$3,555
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What is the average HR Manager salary in Australia?
The average HR Manager salary in Australia is around $122k per year, with a typical Seek range of $95k – $160k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a HR Manager take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $122k, take-home pay is approximately $92,440 per year ($7,703 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2026–27 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.