Human resources manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Human resources (HR) managers develop, deliver and manage HR policies and plans.

Human resources managers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Human resources manager you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

* from ONETonline
Average salary
57,379 GBP *
per year
35,000 GBP
150,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Human resources manager

  • 61,504 GBP
  • 55,453 GBP
Average salary for part-time Human resources manager
Average salary for full-time Human resources manager

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  • 29,387 GBP
  • 27,552 GBP
  • 57,379 GBP
  • 55,453 GBP
  • 61,504 GBP
Salary over time for Human resources manager

Pay for this role has decreased slightly over time
  • 60,554 GBP
  • 56,130 GBP
  • 56,831 GBP
  • 55,480 GBP
  • 57,002 GBP
  • 56,943 GBP
  • 57,379 GBP
  • 52,667 GBP
  • 42,516 GBP
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Future outlook for Human resources managers

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Fair outlook
140 000+ jobs available
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Fair outlook
-4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
28% chance of automation in the future

Human resources manager - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Human resources manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already do this job:

  • 47% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You could do a college course like:

  • Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
  • Level 5 Diploma In Applied Human Resources
  • Level 5 Diploma In Human Resource Management

You'll need:

  • knowledge of human resources and employment law
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • leadership skills
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • business management skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to motivate and manage staff
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Human resources manager

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