Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Cheltenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheltenham compares
Worth noting that human resource managers and directorss in the South West earned £52,370 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £54,474 — a difference of 3.9%. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £52,370 stretches to roughly £54,495 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202, so human resource managers and directorss sit 48.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £52,370 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,495 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Cheltenham
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheltenham is in the South West 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 Cheltenham?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South West (which includes Cheltenham) is £52,370 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 Cheltenham compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the South West earn 3.9% 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 Cheltenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202. Human resource managers and directors in the South West earn £52,370, which is 48.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cheltenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.