How much does a HR Manager make in North Dakota?

The average HR Manager salary in North Dakota is around $136,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and North Dakota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $102,851 annually ($8,571/month).

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

On a $136,000 salary in North Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $102,851/year or $8,571/month. Federal tax: $21,374. State tax: $1,371. FICA: $10,404.

Is $136,000 a good HR Manager salary?

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

How do North Dakota taxes affect HR Manager salaries?

North Dakota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $136,000 is $1,371. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.4%.

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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota (2026)

The average HR Manager in North Dakota earns around $136,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $102,851/year ($8,571/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$102,851
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,571
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,956
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$49/hr
Federal Tax	$21,374
State Tax	$1,371
FICA Taxes	$10,404
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.37%

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HR Manager Salary Ranges in North Dakota

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

North Dakota's HR manager market is anchored by Microsoft Fargo (~1.7K + the substantial post-2008 Microsoft-Great Plains Software acquisition integration HR), Doosan-Bobcat Fargo (~2K + post-2007 Doosan-Bobcat acquisition + post-2024 Doosan-HD Bobcat split HR), Sanford Health Bismarck + Fargo (multi-state ~50K Sanford ND-SD-MN-IA + post-2014 Sanford-Fairview blocked merger HR) + Essentia Health Fargo + Altru Health Grand Forks ~10K, Bell Bank Fargo + Gate City + Bank of North Dakota financial services HR, the substantial Bakken oilfield HR (Continental + ConocoPhillips + Hess + Marathon + the substantial Bakken transient + boomtown workforce challenges + the substantial post-2014 Bakken layoffs + post-2020 recovery + the substantial Williston Basin HR), Minot AFB + Grand Forks AFB federal civilian HR, MDU Resources Bismarck multi-state utility, ND is RTW since 1948 + the substantial ND non-union private sector.

CHRO / VP HR (Major ND Enterprise)

$195,000–$385,000+ TC

CHRO at Microsoft + Doosan-Bobcat + Sanford + Bell Bank + MDU + Bakken

Senior HR Manager (Microsoft Fargo)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

Microsoft Fargo · ~1.7K + the substantial post-2008 Great Plains integration HR

Senior HR Manager (Doosan-Bobcat)

$92,000–$142,000+ TC

Doosan-Bobcat Fargo · ~2K + post-2007 + post-2024 Doosan-HD Bobcat split HR

Senior HR Manager (Sanford Health ND)

$95,000–$142,000+ bonus

Sanford Bismarck + Fargo · multi-state ~50K + post-Sanford-Fairview blocked merger

Senior HR Manager (Essentia / Altru)

$82,000–$125,000+ bonus

Essentia Fargo + Altru Grand Forks · regional healthcare HR

Senior HR Manager (Bakken Oilfield)

$98,000–$145,000+ bonus

Continental + ConocoPhillips + Hess + Marathon Bakken · transient workforce HR + boomtown

Senior HR Manager (Cleared / Minot / Grand Forks AFB)

$88,000–$135,000+ benefits

Minot AFB + Grand Forks AFB · GS-13/14 federal civilian + cleared premium HR

Senior HR Manager (Bell Bank / Bank of ND / MDU)

$85,000–$128,000+ bonus

Bell Bank + Bank of North Dakota + MDU Resources · financial + utility HR

Mid-Level HR Manager (3-6 yrs)

$58,000–$88,000

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

Junior HR Manager (0-3 yrs)

$42,000–$58,000

UND Nistler + NDSU + Dickinson State HR pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Bakken oilfield boomtown workforce + the substantial Williston Basin transient workforce challenges is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state oil boomtown HR anchor and a feature most national HR surveys understate for ND. The substantial Bakken oilfield HR (Continental Resources + ConocoPhillips + Hess + Marathon Oil + Oasis Petroleum + Whiting Petroleum Bakken HR + the substantial post-2010 Bakken oil boom workforce migration creating substantial Williston + Watford City + Stanley + Tioga + Killdeer boomtown housing + workforce challenges + the substantial post-2014 Bakken price crash layoffs + post-2020 Bakken oil recovery + the substantial Bakken transient workforce + manufactured housing + man camp HR + the substantial post-2024 Bakken workforce stabilization) supports distinctive ND oilfield HR. Senior Bakken oilfield HR managers clear $98-145K+ bonus. Microsoft Fargo ~1.7K + post-2008 Great Plains Software integration + Doosan-Bobcat post-2007 + post-2024 Doosan-HD Bobcat split + Sanford Health multi-state ~50K + post-2014 Sanford-Fairview blocked merger HR + Essentia + Altru regional healthcare + Bell Bank + Bank of North Dakota financial services + MDU Resources multi-state utility + Minot AFB + Grand Forks AFB federal civilian. ND RTW since 1948 (one of country's earliest US RTW states) shapes private-sector HR. ND flat 1.95%/2.5% top + no state estate tax anchor the ND HR proposition.

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Salary figures are market estimates for HR Managers in North Dakota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and North Dakota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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