As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recruitment Manager in the United Kingdom is £69,790, with an hourly rate of £34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £58,490 to £83,990, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £58,490
50TH(Median)   £69,790
75TH   £83,990
Recruitment Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Recruitment Manager Salary £58,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Recruitment Manager Salary £69,790 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Recruitment Manager Salary £83,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Recruitment Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Recruitment Manager is about £69,790 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £34, a monthly salary of about £5,816, and a weekly pay of around £1,342. Click the switch button below to see more details about Recruitment Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Recruitment Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £61,020 - £67,766, while Intermediate make £61,526 - £68,103, Senior earn £62,875 - £69,453, Specialist earn £64,224 - £70,850, Expert can reach £66,923 - £74,029 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Recruitment Manager £65,574
Intermediate Level Recruitment Manager £66,080
Senior Level Recruitment Manager £67,260
Specialist Level Recruitment Manager £68,609
Expert Level Recruitment Manager £71,274
£65,574 0 yr
£66,080 < 2 yrs
£67,260 2-4 yrs
£68,609 5-8 yrs
£71,274 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Recruitment Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £75,373 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £70,309, and Manchester pays around £66,897 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Recruiting Manager or Recruitment Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Recruiting Manager makes less than a Recruitment Manager. A Recruiting Manager earns an average annual salary of £63,586. And a Recruitment Manager earns an average annual salary of £69,790.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Recruiting Manager
£43,735
£84,500
Employment Manager
£41,927
£80,999
Manager of Talent Acquisition
£42,240
£81,604
Staffing & Employment Manager
£42,067
£81,270

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