HR Manager Salary UK 2026

The average advertised pay for a HR Manager, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.

£50,000
median advertised salary
132
live jobs right now
73%
permanent roles
74%
via agencies

How much does a HR Manager earn in the UK?

The average advertised salary for a HR Manager in the UK is £50,000 a year, based on 69 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £4,170 a month or £25.64 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 73% of current adverts are permanent, and 74% are posted through recruitment agencies.

HR Manager adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.

How HR Manager pay compares

Median advertised salary for HR Manager beside other UK job titles, from the lowest paid to the highest.

How other roles compare

RoleMedian payLive jobsPermanentAI mentions
Azure Engineer £124,00016 68%21%
Brand Manager £55,00024 96%0%
HR Manager £50,000132 73%0%
Mortgage Broker £48,0005 96%0%
Groundworker £42,000272 32%0%
Pastry Chef £35,00012 78%0%
Payroll Administrator £31,00063 63%1%
Office Administrator £28,000143 67%0%
Apprentice £20,000144 81%5%

Latest HR Manager jobs

Hr Manager

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency)

£38,000 – £43,000 a year

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Lancing · Permanent · 8 hours ago

A role where your HR influence will be seen, felt and valued. Are you the kind of HR professional who does not want to sit on the..

HR Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited

£45,000 – £50,000 a year

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Norwich · Permanent · 10 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced and confident HR Manager to join a growing and successful Norfolk-based business. This is an..

GROUP HR MANAGER

Reflect Recruitment Group

£50,000 – £60,000 a year

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Spalding · Permanent · 13 hours ago

GROUP HR MANAGER. Spalding. £50,000–£60,000 DOE. Permanent. Ready to make a real impact on people, performance and business..

Hr Manager

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Limited

£40,000 – £45,000 a year

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Rotherham · Permanent · 14 hours ago

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a standalone role where you can make a genuine difference. Ranson Barnes..

HR Manager *HYBRID

Office Angels

£70,000 – £75,000 a year

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City of London · Permanent · 1 day ago

HR Manager / HR Business Partner. Are you a commercially-minded HR professional looking to make a real impact within a dynamic..

HR Manager

Precept Recruit

£45,000 – £50,000 a year

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Ripley · Permanent · 1 day ago

HR Manager - Permanent | Ripley, Derbyshire | Full-Timez, ONSITE | Salary up to £50,0000 + Benefits. Are you an experienced HR..

HR Manager

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd Direct employer

£60,000 a year

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Gogar · Permanent · 1 day ago

An outstanding opportunity exists for an HR Manager to join our senior management team within Randolph Hill to manage and lead..

HR Manager

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd

£42,000 – £45,000 a year

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Manchester · Permanent · 2 days ago

HR MANAGER / OFFICE MANAGER. MANCHESTER, OFFICE BASED. £42,000-£45,000 DOE + BENEFITS. Are you an Office Manager with..

Part Time HR Manager

MorePeople

£30,000 – £35,000 a year

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Brockenhurst · Permanent · 2 days ago

We are partnering with an established fresh produce business based in the New Forest to recruit a Part-Time HR Manager (24..

Hr Manager

D R Newitt & Associates

£45,000 – £55,000 a year

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Cheshire · Permanent · 2 days ago

A leading Food manufacturer is currently recruiting for a HR Manager to join their team. This role will be site based in Cheshire..

Browse 132 live HR Manager jobs →

How we calculate this. Figures come from live HR Manager vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →