Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For human resource managers and directorss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £49,067. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,474 — making this 9.9% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £49,067 stretches to roughly £53,802 in real spending power. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), human resource managers and directorss take home 34.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £49,067 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,802 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Manchester?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £49,067 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the North West earn 9.9% 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Human resource managers and directors in the North West earn £49,067, which is 34.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.