Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Cambridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Cambridge compares
For human resource managers and directorss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,912. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,474 — making this 0.8% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £54,912 stretches to roughly £56,436 in real spending power. Compared to the Cambridge average across all roles (£40,266), human resource managers and directorss take home 36.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,912 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,436 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Cambridge
Salary data is by ONS region. Cambridge is in the 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 Cambridge?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the East (which includes Cambridge) is £54,912 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 Cambridge compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the East earn 0.8% above the national median of £54,474. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is human resource managers and directors a well-paid job in Cambridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cambridge is £40,266. Human resource managers and directors in the East earn £54,912, which is 36.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cambridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.