Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median human resource managers and directors salary in the South West reached £52,370, sitting 3.9% below the national median of £54,474. 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. Compared to the Exeter average across all roles (£30,138), human resource managers and directorss take home 73.8% 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 Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Exeter?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) 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 Exeter 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Human resource managers and directors in the South West earn £52,370, which is 73.8% 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 Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.