As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Employee Relations Manager in the United Kingdom is £64,020, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £56,105 to £71,296, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £56,105
50TH(Median)   £64,020
75TH   £71,296
Employee Relations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Employee Relations Manager Salary £56,105 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Employee Relations Manager Salary £64,020 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Employee Relations Manager Salary £71,296 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Employee Relations Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Employee Relations Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Employee Relations Manager is about £64,020 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,335, and a weekly pay of around £1,231. Click the switch button below to see more details about Employee Relations Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Employee Relations Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Employee Relations Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £57,877 - £62,602, while Intermediate make £58,231 - £62,839, Senior earn £59,176 - £63,784, Specialist earn £60,122 - £64,563, Expert can reach £62,012 - £66,192 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Employee Relations Manager £61,067
Intermediate Level Employee Relations Manager £61,421
Senior Level Employee Relations Manager £62,248
Specialist Level Employee Relations Manager £63,193
Expert Level Employee Relations Manager £64,780
£61,067 0 yr
£61,421 < 2 yrs
£62,248 2-4 yrs
£63,193 5-8 yrs
£64,780 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Employee Relations Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Employee Relations Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £69,142 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £64,496, and Manchester pays around £61,366 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Employee Relations Director or Employee Relations Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Employee Relations Director makes more than an Employee Relations Manager. An Employee Relations Director earns an average annual salary of £70,659. And an Employee Relations Manager earns an average annual salary of £64,020.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Employee Relations Director
£57,826
£84,605
Employee Relations Specialist I
£16,183
£36,799
Employee Relations Specialist II
£38,527
£50,111
Employee Relations Specialist III
£41,728
£58,469

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