Human resource managers and directors roles in the UK earn a median of £55,000 per year, equivalent to £29.43 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 6.8% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £46,000 in East Midlands to £68,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £57,529/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£55,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£29.43
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.8%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£39,000 – £79,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Human resource managers and directors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £68,500 |
| South East | £64,500 |
| East | £57,000 |
| South West | £54,500 |
| North East | £54,000 |
| West Midlands | £53,000 |
| Scotland | £50,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £50,500 |
| North West | £49,500 |
| Wales | £47,000 |
| East Midlands | £46,000 |
| UK | £55,000 |
Annual pay grew by +6.8% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Human resource managers and directors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Human resource managers and directors in the UK is £55,000 per year (about £29.43 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Human resource managers and directors earn between £39,000 and £79,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Human resource managers and directors pay rose by 6.8% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Human resource managers and directors is in London, at £68,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Human resource managers and directors plan, organise and direct the personnel, training and industrial relations policies of organisations, advise on resource allocation and utilisation problems, measure the effectiveness of an organisation’s systems, methods and procedures and advise on, plan and implement procedures to improve utilisation of labour, equipment and materials.
There are no pre-set entry standards, although entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience is important and internal promotion to management is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Apprenticeships are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.