Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a human resource managers and directors in the Wales earned a median of £42,497 during 2025, which works out to 22.0% below the UK-wide median of £54,474. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £42,497 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £47,219. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), human resource managers and directorss take home 26.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £42,497 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £47,219 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £42,497 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the Wales earn 22.0% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Human resource managers and directors in the Wales earn £42,497, which is 26.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.