Average Human resource managers and directors Salary in Walsall
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Walsall compares
In practical terms, a human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earned a median of £51,662 during 2025, which works out to 5.2% below the UK-wide 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 Walsall average across all roles (£28,691), human resource managers and directorss take home 80.1% 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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Human resource managers and directors salary in areas near Walsall
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average human resource managers and directors salary in Walsall?
The median human resource managers and directors salary in the West Midlands (which includes Walsall) 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 Walsall 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 Walsall compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Walsall is £28,691. Human resource managers and directors in the West Midlands earn £51,662, which is 80.1% 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 Walsall. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.