Median HR salary€46.8k451 postings with pay
Same job vs EU average+19%for the same role and level
HR postings showing pay19%of 2,475 HR postings
Best-paid HR role€53.6kHRBP & Generalist
HR salaries in United Kingdom by role
Median advertised pay for each HR role family in the United Kingdom with at least 20 postings with pay.
HRBP & Generalist€53.6k
Learning & Development€49.1k
Payroll & Rewards€46.2k
People Ops & Admin€43.6k
Recruiting & TA€39.8k
| HR role | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRBP & Generalist | €53,600 | €45,300 | €69,500 | 98 |
| Learning & Development | €49,100 | €38,000 | €99,400 | 21 |
| Payroll & Rewards | €46,200 | €37,300 | €64,600 | 84 |
| People Ops & Admin | €43,600 | €35,800 | €57,800 | 34 |
| Recruiting & TA | €39,800 | €34,100 | €49,700 | 187 |
By level
Junior / Associate€35.4k
Mid-level€44.5k
Senior€46.8k
Manager / Lead€61.4k
| Level | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Associate | €35,400 | €32,200 | €41,300 | 82 |
| Mid-level | €44,500 | €37,400 | €58,500 | 197 |
| Senior | €46,800 | €41,000 | €64,000 | 56 |
| Manager / Lead | €61,400 | €49,700 | €79,000 | 88 |
Remote, hybrid or on-site
Remote€55.8k
Hybrid€47.8k
On-site€42.3k
| Work format | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | €55,800 | €41,000 | €81,900 | 41 |
| Hybrid | €47,800 | €39,000 | €69,500 | 158 |
| On-site | €42,300 | €35,900 | €53,500 | 68 |
By company size
11–50 people€46.8k
51–200 people€46.8k
201–500 people€40.4k
1,001–5,000 people€49.9k
| Company size | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–50 people | €46,800 | €35,800 | €69,500 | 174 |
| 51–200 people | €46,800 | €38,300 | €58,500 | 159 |
| 201–500 people | €40,400 | €34,100 | €49,700 | 49 |
| 1,001–5,000 people | €49,900 | €39,800 | €90,000 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
›What is the average HR salary in the United Kingdom?
The median advertised HR salary in the United Kingdom is €46,800 a year, based on 451 job postings with a pay range.
›Which HR job pays the most in the United Kingdom?
HRBP & Generalist, with a median of €53,600.
›How much does a senior HR role pay in the United Kingdom?
Manager / Lead HR postings have a median of €61,400.
›How many job postings in the United Kingdom show a salary?
14% of all job postings in the United Kingdom publish a pay range, and 19% of HR postings.
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About this dataPay ranges published in 132,956 job postings, collected from company career pages and applicant tracking systems. Each posting counts once, at the middle of its range, converted to yearly pay in euros. We show a figure only when at least 20 postings back it. Updated October 2026. How we collect and calculate the data