Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in St Albans
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How St Albans compares
In 2025, human resource managers and directorss working in the East took home a median salary of £54,912 — that's 0.8% above the national average of £54,474. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £54,912 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,436. The all-jobs average in St Albans is £33,468. By comparison, human resource managers and directorss earn 64.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,912 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,436 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in St Albans?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the East (which includes St Albans) is £54,912 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 St Albans compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the East earn 0.8% above the national median of £54,474. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is human resource managers and directors a well-paid job in St Albans compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St Albans is £33,468. Human resource managers and directors in the East earn £54,912, which is 64.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to St Albans. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.