Average Human resources and industrial relations officers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For human resources and industrial relations officerss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £32,891. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,012 — making this 0.4% below the norm. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £32,891 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,946. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, human resources and industrial relations officerss earn 1.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £32,891 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,946 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Human resources and industrial relations officers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resources and industrial relations officers salary in Birmingham?
The median human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £32,891 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does human resources and industrial relations officers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Human resources and industrial relations officers in the West Midlands earn 0.4% below the national median of £33,012. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is human resources and industrial relations officers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Human resources and industrial relations officers in the West Midlands earn £32,891, which is 1.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resources and industrial relations officerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.