Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Ipswich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Ipswich compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical human resource managers and directors in the East earned £54,912. Compared to the UK median of £54,474, that's 0.8% above. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £54,912 stretches to roughly £56,436 in real spending power. Compared to the Ipswich average across all roles (£30,605), human resource managers and directorss take home 79.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,912 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,436 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Ipswich
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Ipswich?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the East (which includes Ipswich) is £54,912 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 Ipswich compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the East earn 0.8% above the national median of £54,474. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is human resource managers and directors a well-paid job in Ipswich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ipswich is £30,605. Human resource managers and directors in the East earn £54,912, which is 79.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ipswich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.