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VP People / Head of HR Salary in New York

VP People / Head of HR Salary in New York

VP People / Head of HRs in New York earn $200K–$300K. Median: $250K. Based on 90 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $200K–$300K salary range

Median: $250K  ·  Based on 90 public New York job postings  ·  Updated June 9, 2026


This VP People / Head of HR salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

VP People / Head of HR pay in New York vs. national

  • New York: $250K median
  • National: $225K median

New York VP People / Head of HR pay runs 11% above the national median.

People salaries in New York by seniority

  • Technical Recruiter: $135K
  • Recruiting Manager: $154K
  • Talent Lead: $161K
  • Senior Technical Recruiter: $170K
  • VP People / Head of HR: $250K

What does a VP People / Head of HR in New York do?

VP People / Head of HRs are professionals working in People. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average VP People / Head of HR salary in New York?
The median base salary is $250K, with a typical range of $200K–$300K, based on 90 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national VP People / Head of HR salary?
The national median is $225K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 90 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 9, 2026.

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