Human resource managers and directors Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the UK is £54,474 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £65,374, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £29.79.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £42,497 in Wales to £66,725 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£54,474
Annual
UK Mean
£65,374
Annual
Hourly Rate
£29.79
Median
UK Jobs
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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 | £66,725 | £83,363 | £57,324 |
| South East | £63,289 | £72,019 | £61,327 |
| East | £54,912 | £59,859 | £56,436 |
| South West | £52,370 | £59,179 | £54,495 |
| West Midlands | £51,662 | Not available | £56,461 |
| Scotland | £49,688 | £52,721 | £53,833 |
| North West | £49,067 | £60,630 | £53,802 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £48,675 | £51,967 | £53,785 |
| East Midlands | £45,493 | £46,620 | £49,557 |
| Wales | £42,497 | £45,252 | £47,219 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in the UK?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the UK is £54,474 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £65,374, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays human resource managers and directorss the most?
London pays the highest human resource managers and directors salaries with a median of £66,725.
How does human resource managers and directors pay vary by region?
Human resource managers and directors salaries range from £42,497 in Wales to £66,725 in London.
Are human resource managers and directors salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a human resource managers and directors?
The median hourly rate for a human resource managers and directors in the UK is £29.79 (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.