As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Talent Acquisition Manager in the United Kingdom is £61,598, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £51,571 to £74,104, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £51,571
50TH(Median)   £61,598
75TH   £74,104
Talent Acquisition Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Talent Acquisition Manager Salary £51,571 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Talent Acquisition Manager Salary £61,598 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Talent Acquisition Manager Salary £74,104 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Talent Acquisition Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Talent Acquisition Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Talent Acquisition Manager is about £61,598 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,133, and a weekly pay of around £1,185. Click the switch button below to see more details about Talent Acquisition Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Talent Acquisition Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Talent Acquisition Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £53,816 - £59,802, while Intermediate make £54,265 - £60,101, Senior earn £55,911 - £61,598, Specialist earn £57,857 - £63,838, Expert can reach £60,550 - £67,198 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Talent Acquisition Manager £57,857
Intermediate Level Talent Acquisition Manager £58,306
Senior Level Talent Acquisition Manager £59,802
Specialist Level Talent Acquisition Manager £61,598
Expert Level Talent Acquisition Manager £64,771
£57,857 0 yr
£58,306 < 2 yrs
£59,802 2-4 yrs
£61,598 5-8 yrs
£64,771 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 5%
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Skills to Boost a Talent Acquisition Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Talent Acquisition Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Business Administration skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Advertising can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Business Administration
It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
Advertising
Advertising is a marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.:465 Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services. Advertising is differentiated from public relations in that an advertiser pays for and has control over the message. It differs from personal selling in that the message is non-personal, i.e., not directed to a particular individual.:661,672 Advertising is communicated through various mass media, including traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor advertising or direct mail; and new media such as search results, blogs, social media, websites or text messages. The actual presentation of the message in a medium is referred to as an advertisement, or "ad" or advert for short. Commercial ads often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees or shareholders that a company is viable or successful.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Talent Acquisition Manager field include Leadership (7%), Business Administration (1%), Advertising (1%), and HRIS (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £65,910
Leadership
£65,910
7%
Business Administration £62,214
Business Administration
£62,214
1%
Advertising £62,214
Advertising
£62,214
1%
HRIS £62,214
HRIS
£62,214
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Business Administration
5.73%
Advertising
2.07%
HRIS
7.04%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Talent Acquisition Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Talent Acquisition Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £66,526 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £62,056, and Manchester pays around £59,045 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Manager of Talent Acquisition or Talent Acquisition Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Manager of Talent Acquisition makes less than a Talent Acquisition Manager. A Manager of Talent Acquisition earns an average annual salary of £61,406. And a Talent Acquisition Manager earns an average annual salary of £61,598.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Manager of Talent Acquisition
£42,240
£81,604
Talent Acquisition Specialist II
£31,626
£47,347
Talent Acquisition Specialist I
£27,536
£40,657
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist
£35,504
£47,847

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