Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reading UA compares
Worth noting that human resource managers and directorss in the South East earned £63,289 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £54,474 — a difference of 16.2%. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £63,289 stretches to roughly £61,327 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Reading UA is £44,956. By comparison, human resource managers and directorss earn 40.8% 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 Reading UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Reading UA?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the South East (which includes Reading UA) 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 Reading UA 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 Reading UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Human resource managers and directors in the South East earn £63,289, which is 40.8% 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 Reading UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.