Human resources and industrial relations officers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the UK is £33,012 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £37,272, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £17.98.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £27,977 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £36,959 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£33,012
Annual
UK Mean
£37,272
Annual
Hourly Rate
£17.98
Median
UK Jobs
138
Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £36,959 | £43,816 | £31,752 |
| South East | £33,921 | £37,844 | £32,869 |
| North East | £33,470 | £35,538 | £37,148 |
| West Midlands | £32,891 | £36,176 | £35,946 |
| East Midlands | £32,889 | £36,090 | £35,827 |
| East | £32,863 | £34,909 | £33,775 |
| Wales | £32,820 | £34,558 | £36,467 |
| Scotland | £32,328 | £38,339 | £35,025 |
| South West | £30,078 | £33,982 | £31,299 |
| North West | £29,715 | £33,191 | £32,582 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,977 | £29,817 | £30,914 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the UK?
The median human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the UK is £33,012 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £37,272, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays human resources and industrial relations officers the most?
London pays the highest human resources and industrial relations officers salaries with a median of £36,959.
How does human resources and industrial relations officers pay vary by region?
Human resources and industrial relations officers salaries range from £27,977 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £36,959 in London.
Are human resources and industrial relations officers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for human resources and industrial relations officers?
The median hourly rate for human resources and industrial relations officers in the UK is £17.98 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.