As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recruiting Director in London, UK is £88,458, with an hourly rate of £43, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £81,335 to £100,419, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £81,335
50TH(Median)   £88,458
75TH   £100,419
Recruiting Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Recruiting Director Salary £81,335 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Recruiting Director Salary £88,458 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Recruiting Director Salary £100,419 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Recruiting Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Recruiting Director is about £88,458 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £43, a monthly salary of about £7,372, and a weekly pay of around £1,701. Click the switch button below to see more details about Recruiting Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Recruiting Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Recruiting Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £81,016 - £85,588, while Intermediate make £81,654 - £86,119, Senior earn £82,611 - £86,864, Specialist earn £84,099 - £88,246, Expert can reach £85,800 - £90,601 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Recruiting Director £84,099
Intermediate Level Recruiting Director £84,737
Senior Level Recruiting Director £85,588
Specialist Level Recruiting Director £86,864
Expert Level Recruiting Director £88,458
£84,099 0 yr
£84,737 < 2 yrs
£85,588 2-4 yrs
£86,864 5-8 yrs
£88,458 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Recruiting Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Recruiting Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £88,458 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £82,515, and Manchester pays around £78,511 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Recruiting Manager or Recruiting Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Recruiting Manager makes less than a Recruiting Director. A Recruiting Manager earns an average annual salary of £68,673. And a Recruiting Director earns an average annual salary of £81,906.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Recruiting Manager London, UK
£47,233
£91,260
Recruiting Professional - Specialist London, UK
£48,269
£81,794
Recruiting Assistant London, UK
£28,885
£42,652
Recruiting Professional - Senior London, UK
£44,621
£66,122

Recruiting Director Job Openings in London, UK

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