Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury 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. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £63,289 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,327. Compared to the Canterbury average across all roles (£29,337), human resource managers and directorss take home 115.7% more.
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 Canterbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Canterbury 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 Canterbury?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. Human resource managers and directors in the South East earn £63,289, which is 115.7% 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 Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.