Average Human resources and industrial relations officers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The median pay for human resources and industrial relations officerss in the South West stood at £30,078 in 2025, placing them 8.9% below the UK-wide figure of £33,012. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £30,078 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,299. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, human resources and industrial relations officerss earn 17.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £30,078 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,299 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Human resources and industrial relations officers salary across UK regions
Human resources and industrial relations officers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resources and industrial relations officers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £30,078 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Human resources and industrial relations officers in the South West earn 8.9% 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 Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Human resources and industrial relations officers in the South West earn £30,078, which is 17.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resources and industrial relations officerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.