Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, human resource managers and directorss in the South West were paid a median of £52,370. The national equivalent stands at £54,474, putting this region 3.9% below. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £52,370 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,495. The all-jobs average in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. By comparison, human resource managers and directorss earn 68.3% more 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 £52,370 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,495 — 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.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 resource managers and directors salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South West (which includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA) is £52,370 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the South West earn 3.9% 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. Human resource managers and directors in the South West earn £52,370, which is 68.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.