Human resources and industrial relations officers roles in the UK earn a median of £34,500 per year, equivalent to £17.79 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £28,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £39,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £35,194/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£34,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£17.79
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£28,000 – £43,000
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 resources and industrial relations officers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £39,500 |
| Scotland | £36,500 |
| North East | £36,000 |
| South East | £35,000 |
| West Midlands | £35,000 |
| East | £35,000 |
| East Midlands | £35,000 |
| Wales | £34,500 |
| South West | £30,500 |
| North West | £30,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £28,500 |
| UK | £34,500 |
Annual pay grew by +5.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Human resources and industrial relations officers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Human resources and industrial relations officers in the UK is £34,500 per year (about £17.79 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Human resources and industrial relations officers earn between £28,000 and £43,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Human resources and industrial relations officers pay rose by 5.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Human resources and industrial relations officers is in London, at £39,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Human resources and industrial relations officers conduct research, analyse data and advise on recruitment, training, staff appraisal and industrial relations policies and assist specialist managers with negotiations on behalf of a commercial enterprise, trade union or other organisation.
There are no formal academic requirements although most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience. Many employers expect staff to gain membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development through study for professional qualifications. Vocational qualifications in this area are available at levels 2 to 7.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.