Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Kensington and Chelsea
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Kensington and Chelsea compares
For human resource managers and directorss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £66,725. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,474 — making this 22.5% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £66,725 stretches to roughly £57,324 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Kensington and Chelsea is £38,541. By comparison, human resource managers and directorss earn 73.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £66,725 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,324 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Kensington and Chelsea
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Kensington and Chelsea?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the London (which includes Kensington and Chelsea) is £66,725 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 Kensington and Chelsea compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the London earn 22.5% above the national median of £54,474. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is human resource managers and directors a well-paid job in Kensington and Chelsea compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kensington and Chelsea is £38,541. Human resource managers and directors in the London earn £66,725, which is 73.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Kensington and Chelsea. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.