Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Brighton and Hove UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Brighton and Hove UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical human resource managers and directors in the South East earned £63,289. Compared to the UK median of £54,474, that's 16.2% above. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £63,289 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,327. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649, so human resource managers and directorss sit 88.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £63,289 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,327 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Brighton and Hove UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Brighton and Hove UA is in the South East 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 Brighton and Hove UA?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Brighton and Hove UA) is £63,289 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 Brighton and Hove UA compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the South East earn 16.2% above the national median of £54,474. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is human resource managers and directors a well-paid job in Brighton and Hove UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649. Human resource managers and directors in the South East earn £63,289, which is 88.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Brighton and Hove UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.