Human resources and industrial relations officers roles in the UK earn a median of £34,397 per year, equivalent to £17.84 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 5.1% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £27,379 to £50,978 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£34,397
as of 2025
Median Hourly Pay
£17.84
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£28,545 – £42,619
25th – 75th percentile
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Human resources and industrial relations officers conduct research, analyse data and advise on recruitment, training, staff appraisal and industrial relations policies and assist specialist managers with negotiations on behalf of a commercial enterprise, trade union or other organisation.
There are no formal academic requirements although most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience. Many employers expect staff to gain membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development through study for professional qualifications. Vocational qualifications in this area are available at levels 2 to 7.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.