Average Human resources and industrial relations officers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For human resources and industrial relations officerss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £29,715. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,012 — making this 10.0% below the norm. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,715 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,582. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), human resources and industrial relations officerss take home 18.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £29,715 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,582 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Human resources and industrial relations officers salary in areas near Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resources and industrial relations officers salary in Manchester?
The median human resources and industrial relations officers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £29,715 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Human resources and industrial relations officers in the North West earn 10.0% 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Human resources and industrial relations officers in the North West earn £29,715, which is 18.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resources and industrial relations officerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.