Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, human resource managers and directorss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £51,662. The national equivalent stands at £54,474, putting this region 5.2% below. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,662 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,461. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), human resource managers and directorss take home 54.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £51,662 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,461 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Birmingham?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £51,662 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 resource managers and directors pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earn 5.2% below the national median of £54,474. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is human resource managers and directors a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £51,662, which is 54.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.