Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The median pay for human resource managers and directorss in the Scotland stood at £49,688 in 2025, placing them 8.8% below the UK-wide figure of £54,474. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £49,688 stretches to roughly £53,833 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so human resource managers and directorss sit 42.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £49,688 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,833 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Glasgow City?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £49,688 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the Scotland earn 8.8% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Human resource managers and directors in the Scotland earn £49,688, which is 42.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.