The highest-paying human resources jobs in 2026
Ranked by median base salary, Chief People Officer is the highest-paying human resources role at $210K — about 113% above the $99K median across 8 human resources roles.
- 1$210K/yrChief People OfficerHuman Resources
- 2$108K/yrHR Business PartnerHuman Resources
- 3$105K/yrTalent Acquisition ManagerHuman Resources
- 4$102K/yrPeople Operations ManagerHuman Resources
- 5$95K/yrHR ManagerHuman Resources
- 6$95K/yrLearning & Development ManagerHuman Resources
- 7$85K/yrCompensation & Benefits AnalystHuman Resources
- 8$72K/yrRecruiterHuman Resources