Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Worth noting that human resource managers and directorss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £48,675 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £54,474 — a difference of 10.6%. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £48,675 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,785. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so human resource managers and directorss sit 47.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £48,675 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,785 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
Human resource managers and directors salary across UK regions
Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Leeds
Salary data is by ONS region. Leeds is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 Leeds?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £48,675 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 Leeds compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 10.6% 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 Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Human resource managers and directors in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £48,675, which is 47.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.