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HR Manager Salary UK 2026

HR manager salaries range from £35,000 to £80,000+. CIPD qualification impact and sector comparison inside.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£48,000
Median Salary
£32k–£80k+
Typical Range
£32,000–£42,000
Entry Level
£58,000–£80,000+
Senior Level

Salary by Company Size

Company SizeTypical Salary
SME (under 250)£35,000–£50,000
Mid-size (250–1,000)£45,000–£60,000
Large corporate£55,000–£75,000
FTSE 100 / Financial Services£65,000–£90,000+

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Frequently Asked Questions

HR managers earn £42,000–£60,000 in most sectors. Large corporates and financial services pay £65,000–£90,000.

Yes — typically £5,000–£15,000 above Level 5 holders at equivalent seniority.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; industry salary surveys 2025