As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a HR Manager in the United Kingdom is £63,400, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £53,500 to £75,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £53,500
50TH(Median)   £63,400
75TH   £75,300
HR Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile HR Manager Salary £53,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile HR Manager Salary £63,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile HR Manager Salary £75,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified HR Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a HR Manager is about £63,400 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,283, and a weekly pay of around £1,219. Click the switch button below to see more details about HR Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do HR Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A HR Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,716 - £61,627, while Intermediate make £56,160 - £61,922, Senior earn £57,342 - £63,104, Specialist earn £58,524 - £64,288, Expert can reach £60,888 - £66,952 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level HR Manager £59,706
Intermediate Level HR Manager £60,149
Senior Level HR Manager £61,184
Specialist Level HR Manager £62,366
Expert Level HR Manager £64,643
£59,706 0 yr
£60,149 < 2 yrs
£61,184 2-4 yrs
£62,366 5-8 yrs
£64,643 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a HR Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a HR Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Microsoft Office skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Business Administration can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the HR Manager field include Leadership (9%), Microsoft Office (3%), Business Administration (2%), and PowerPoint (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £69,106
Leadership
£69,106
9%
Microsoft Office £65,302
Microsoft Office
£65,302
3%
Business Administration £64,668
Business Administration
£64,668
2%
PowerPoint £64,034
PowerPoint
£64,034
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Microsoft Office
0.83%
Business Administration
5.73%
PowerPoint
1.07%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for HR Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £68,472 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,871, and Manchester pays around £60,772 annually.

Which Job Pays More: HR Supervisor or HR Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a HR Supervisor makes less than a HR Manager. A HR Supervisor earns an average annual salary of £35,321. And a HR Manager earns an average annual salary of £63,400.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
HR Supervisor
£28,225
£41,547
Manager of HR Information Systems
£53,673
£75,783
HR Assistant II
£20,777
£34,292
HR Assistant I
£20,939
£30,724
HR Assistant III
£24,213
£36,403

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