Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Chelmsford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Chelmsford compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical human resource managers and directors in the East earned £54,912. Compared to the UK median of £54,474, that's 0.8% above. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £54,912 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,436. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010, so human resource managers and directorss sit 71.5% more that benchmark.
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 Chelmsford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Chelmsford?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the East (which includes Chelmsford) 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010. Human resource managers and directors in the East earn £54,912, which is 71.5% 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 Chelmsford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.