How much does a HR Manager make in Montana?

The average HR Manager salary in Montana is around $136,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $97,064 annually ($8,089/month).

What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Montana?

On a $136,000 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $97,064/year or $8,089/month. Federal tax: $21,374. State tax: $7,159. FICA: $0.00.

Is $136,000 a good HR Manager salary?

$136,000 is a strong salary for a HR Manager — above the national median. In Montana, demand for this role is active.

How do Montana taxes affect HR Manager salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $136,000 is $7,159. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for HR Managers?

5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: HR Director, Talent Acquisition Manager, People Operations Manager, CHRO.

How can a HR Manager in Montana reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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HR Manager Salary in Montana (2026)

The average HR Manager in Montana earns around $136,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $97,064/year ($8,089/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$97,064
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,089
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,733
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$47/hr
Federal Tax	$21,374
State Tax	$7,159
FICA Taxes	$10,404
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.63%

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HR Manager Salary Ranges in Montana

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$96,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$136,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$200,000

/year

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Not all HR Managers earn the same — not even close

Montana's HR manager market is anchored by Billings Clinic + Logan Health Kalispell (post-2024 merger ~8K combined + the substantial post-2024 Logan Health rebrand HR integration), Bozeman Health + St Vincent Intermountain MT + Benefis Great Falls + St Patrick Missoula (substantial MT healthcare HR), NorthWestern Energy MT (utility HR), D.A. Davidson Great Falls + First Interstate Bancsystem Billings + Glacier Bancorp Kalispell financial services HR, Stillwater Mining Nye (the substantial Stillwater USW United Steelworkers Local 11-0001 + 11-0014 + 11-001 collective bargaining), Malmstrom AFB Great Falls federal civilian HR, the substantial MT post-2020 Bozeman tech corridor HR (Workiva + Snowflake + post-2020 startups), MT is NOT a RTW state — the substantial MT public + private sector collective bargaining preserved + Montana Code §39-31 collective bargaining, plus MSU + UM + Carroll HR pipelines.

CHRO / VP HR (Major MT Enterprise)

$165,000–$345,000+ TC

CHRO at Billings Clinic + Logan Health + D.A. Davidson + First Interstate + NorthWestern

Senior HR Manager (Billings Clinic-Logan Health Merger)

$92,000–$142,000+ bonus

Billings + Logan Health · post-2024 merger HR integration + system consolidation

Senior HR Manager (Stillwater Mining USW)

$95,000–$145,000+ TC

Stillwater Mining Nye · USW Local 11-0001 + 11-0014 + 11-001 collective bargaining

Senior HR Manager (NorthWestern Energy)

$88,000–$135,000+ bonus

NorthWestern Energy MT · utility HR + IBEW collective bargaining

Senior HR Manager (D.A. Davidson / First Interstate)

$92,000–$142,000+ bonus

D.A. Davidson Great Falls + First Interstate Bancsystem · financial services HR

Senior HR Manager (Bozeman Health / Bozeman Tech)

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

Bozeman Health + post-2020 Bozeman tech HR · the substantial Bozeman post-2020 growth

Senior HR Manager (Cleared / Malmstrom Federal)

$82,000–$128,000+ benefits

Malmstrom AFB Great Falls · GS-13/14 federal civilian + cleared premium HR

Senior HR Business Partner

$72,000–$112,000+ TC

HRBP at MT major employers · embedded business unit HR

Mid-Level HR Manager (3-6 yrs)

$52,000–$82,000

Functional HR manager at MT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior HR Manager (0-3 yrs)

$42,000–$58,000

MSU + UM + Carroll + Rocky Mountain HR pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Montana is NOT a RTW state + Stillwater Mining USW collective bargaining is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state non-RTW labor anchor and a feature most national HR surveys understate for MT. Montana is one of the country's substantial remaining non-RTW US states (joining NM + MO + KY pre-2017) — the substantial MT public + private sector collective bargaining preserved + Montana Code §39-31 Collective Bargaining for Public Employees + the substantial MT Department of Labor and Industry. Stillwater Mining USW collective bargaining (the substantial Stillwater Mining USW United Steelworkers Local 11-0001 + 11-0014 + 11-001 collective bargaining at Stillwater Nye + East Boulder + Columbus Smelter + the substantial Stillwater USW collective bargaining wage + benefit gains + the substantial post-2024 Stillwater PGM workforce reductions + capacity adjustments) supports substantial MT mining labor HR. NorthWestern Energy IBEW collective bargaining + Billings Clinic + Logan Health Kalispell post-2024 merger HR integration + D.A. Davidson + First Interstate + Bozeman post-2020 tech HR + Malmstrom AFB federal civilian + the substantial MT tribal employer HR at 7 reservations. MT flat 5.9% + MT 0% sales tax + MT property tax ~0.74% + no state estate tax anchor the MT HR proposition.