Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stoke-on-Trent UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median human resource managers and directors salary in the West Midlands reached £51,662, sitting 5.2% below the national median of £54,474. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £51,662 stretches to roughly £56,461 in real spending power. Compared to the Stoke-on-Trent UA average across all roles (£30,767), human resource managers and directorss take home 67.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £51,662 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,461 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stoke-on-Trent UA) is £51,662 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compare to the UK average?
Human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earn 5.2% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. Human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £51,662, which is 67.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for human resource managers and directorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stoke-on-Trent UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.