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HR & Recruitment: what the jobs pay
13 jobs, lowest paid first. Yearly ranges seen in real UK adverts in 2026, and the hourly rate on a 40 hour week.
| Job | A year | An hour, 40 hour week | Tickets or qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruitment coordinator | £24,800 to £30,000 | about £11.92 to £14.42 | None to start |
| HR administrator | £25,000 to £30,000 | about £12.02 to £14.42 | CIPD Level 3 helps |
| Recruitment consultant | £25,000 basic plus commission | varies | None generally. The commission scheme should be in writing |
| HR advisor | £28,000 to £38,000 | about £13.46 to £18.27 | CIPD Level 3 or 5 |
| HR systems analyst | £32,000 to £45,000 | about £15.38 to £21.63 | None generally |
| Reward analyst | £32,000 to £45,000 | about £15.38 to £21.63 | CIPD reward qualification useful |
| Employee relations specialist | £35,000 to £50,000 | about £16.83 to £24.04 | CIPD Level 5 or 7 |
| Executive search consultant | £35,000 to £60,000 | about £16.83 to £28.85 | None generally |
| Talent acquisition partner | £35,000 to £50,000 | about £16.83 to £24.04 | None generally |
| HR manager | £40,000 to £60,000 | about £19.23 to £28.85 | CIPD Level 5 or 7 |
| Learning and development manager | £40,000 to £55,000 | about £19.23 to £26.44 | CIPD qualification useful |
| HR business partner | £45,000 to £65,000 | about £21.63 to £31.25 | CIPD Level 5 or 7 |
| HR director | £75,000 to £110,000 | about £36.06 to £52.88 | CIPD Level 7 |
Advertised ranges, not a survey of take home pay, and the same job pays differently by region. The National Living Wage for anybody 21 and over is £12.71 an hour. Wrong for your area? Tell us.
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