As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Human Resources Manager in the United Kingdom is £63,397, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £53,495 to £75,259, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £53,495
50TH(Median)   £63,397
75TH   £75,259
Human Resources Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Human Resources Manager Salary £53,495 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Human Resources Manager Salary £63,397 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Human Resources Manager Salary £75,259 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Human Resources Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Human Resources Manager is about £63,397 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 Human Resources Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Human Resources Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,712 - £61,624, while Intermediate make £56,155 - £61,919, Senior earn £57,338 - £63,101, Specialist earn £58,520 - £64,282, Expert can reach £60,885 - £66,938 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Human Resources Manager £59,702
Intermediate Level Human Resources Manager £60,146
Senior Level Human Resources Manager £61,180
Specialist Level Human Resources Manager £62,362
Expert Level Human Resources Manager £64,636
£59,702 0 yr
£60,146 < 2 yrs
£61,180 2-4 yrs
£62,362 5-8 yrs
£64,636 > 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 Human Resources Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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 £69,103
Leadership
£69,103
9%
Microsoft Office £65,299
Microsoft Office
£65,299
3%
Business Administration £64,665
Business Administration
£64,665
2%
PowerPoint £64,031
PowerPoint
£64,031
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 Human Resources Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Human Resources Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £68,469 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,868, and Manchester pays around £60,769 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Human Resources Supervisor or Human Resources Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Human Resources Supervisor makes less than a Human Resources Manager. A Human Resources Supervisor earns an average annual salary of £35,484. And a Human Resources Manager earns an average annual salary of £63,397.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Human Resources Supervisor
£28,356
£41,739
Human Resources Generalist Manager
£45,337
£79,227
Human Resources Generalist II
£26,934
£46,318
Human Resources Generalist I
£25,837
£41,614

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