As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Director of Human Resources in the United Kingdom is £73,860, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,450 to £86,210, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £65,450
50TH(Median)   £73,860
75TH   £86,210
Deputy Director of Human Resources Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Deputy Director of Human Resources Salary £65,450 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Deputy Director of Human Resources Salary £73,860 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Deputy Director of Human Resources Salary £86,210 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Deputy Director of Human Resources Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Deputy Director of Human Resources salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Deputy Director of Human Resources is about £73,860 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,155, and a weekly pay of around £1,420. Click the switch button below to see more details about Deputy Director of Human Resources hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Deputy Director of Human Resourcess Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Deputy Director of Human Resources's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £67,333 - £72,354, while Intermediate make £67,709 - £72,605, Senior earn £68,337 - £73,232, Specialist earn £69,718 - £74,782, Expert can reach £72,981 - £79,390 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Deputy Director of Human Resources £70,722
Intermediate Level Deputy Director of Human Resources £71,099
Senior Level Deputy Director of Human Resources £71,726
Specialist Level Deputy Director of Human Resources £72,981
Expert Level Deputy Director of Human Resources £76,994
£70,722 0 yr
£71,099 < 2 yrs
£71,726 2-4 yrs
£72,981 5-8 yrs
£76,994 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 4%
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Skills to Boost a Deputy Director of Human Resources Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Deputy Director of Human Resources. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 12% salary raise, while strong Business Administration skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Labor Relations can result in a 2% 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.
Labor Relations
Is the term used to define the process between employers and employees, management and unions in order to make decisions in organizations. The decisions taken refer to wages, working conditions, hours of work, and safety at work, security and grievances.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Deputy Director of Human Resources field include Leadership (12%), Business Administration (3%), Labor Relations (2%), Legal Compliance (1%), and Organizational Development (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £82,723
Leadership
£82,723
12%
Business Administration £76,076
Business Administration
£76,076
3%
Labor Relations £75,337
Labor Relations
£75,337
2%
Legal Compliance £74,599
Legal Compliance
£74,599
1%
Organizational Development £74,599
Organizational Development
£74,599
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Business Administration
5.73%
Labor Relations
12.77%
Legal Compliance
10.02%
Organizational Development
0.80%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Deputy Director of Human Resources?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Deputy Director of Human Resources are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £79,769 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,409, and Manchester pays around £70,799 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Associate Human Resources Director or Deputy Director of Human Resources?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Associate Human Resources Director makes more than a Deputy Director of Human Resources. A Associate Human Resources Director earns an average annual salary of £97,384. And a Deputy Director of Human Resources earns an average annual salary of £73,860.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Associate Human Resources Director
£74,066
£121,777
Human Resources Director
£97,704
£150,410
Director of Human Resources
£94,768
£145,896
Human Resources Director (Autonomous)
£98,129
£151,065

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