Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in East Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How East Staffordshire compares
For human resource managers and directorss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £51,662. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,474 — making this 5.2% below the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £51,662 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,461. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Staffordshire is £31,048, so human resource managers and directorss sit 66.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £51,662 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,461 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near East Staffordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Staffordshire is in the West Midlands 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 East Staffordshire?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes East Staffordshire) is £51,662 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 East Staffordshire compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earn 5.2% 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 East Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Staffordshire is £31,048. Human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £51,662, which is 66.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.