Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Dorset UA compares
In practical terms, a human resource managers and directors in the South West earned a median of £52,370 during 2025, which works out to 3.9% below the UK-wide median of £54,474. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £52,370 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,495. Compared to the Dorset UA average across all roles (£29,292), human resource managers and directorss take home 78.8% more.
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 Dorset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Dorset UA 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 Dorset UA?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South West (which includes Dorset UA) 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 Dorset UA 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 Dorset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dorset UA is £29,292. Human resource managers and directors in the South West earn £52,370, which is 78.8% 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 Dorset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.