As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Human Resources Director in the United Kingdom is $113,457, with an hourly rate of $55, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $102,922 to $131,179, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $102,922
50TH(Median)   $113,457
75TH   $131,179
Human Resources Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Human Resources Director Salary $102,922 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Human Resources Director Salary $113,457 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Human Resources Director Salary $131,179 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Human Resources Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Human Resources Director is about $113,457 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $55, a monthly salary of about $9,455, and a weekly pay of around $2,182. Click the switch button below to see more details about Human Resources Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Human Resources Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Human Resources Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $105,281 - $111,570, while Intermediate make $105,752 - $111,884, Senior earn $106,539 - $112,671, Specialist earn $108,268 - $114,779, Expert can reach $112,356 - $121,392 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Human Resources Director $109,526
Intermediate Level Human Resources Director $109,998
Senior Level Human Resources Director $110,784
Specialist Level Human Resources Director $112,356
Expert Level Human Resources Director $117,953
$109,526 0 yr
$109,998 < 2 yrs
$110,784 2-4 yrs
$112,356 5-8 yrs
$117,953 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 4%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Human Resources Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Human Resources Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $122,533 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $114,300, and Manchester pays around $108,754 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Associate Human Resources Director makes more than a Human Resources Director. A Associate Human Resources Director earns an average annual salary of $133,734. And a Human Resources Director earns an average annual salary of $113,457.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Associate Human Resources Director
$101,712
$167,232
Director of Human Resources
$130,141
$200,355
Human Resources Director (Autonomous)
$134,758
$207,453
Deputy Director of Human Resources
$101,440
$166,786

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