Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Lewes
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Lewes compares
A human resource managers and directors working in the South East could expect a median salary of £63,289 in 2025 — 16.2% above the national figure of £54,474. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £63,289 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,327. The all-jobs average in Lewes is £32,287. By comparison, human resource managers and directorss earn 96.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £63,289 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,327 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Lewes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Lewes?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Lewes) is £63,289 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 Lewes compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the South East earn 16.2% above the national median of £54,474. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is human resource managers and directors a well-paid job in Lewes compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Lewes is £32,287. Human resource managers and directors in the South East earn £63,289, which is 96.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Lewes. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.