Accurate commentary for salary reviews, recruitment of staff, and retention of key talent is now absolutely essential. Published in January 2026, we have created our most comprehensive and up-to-date guide on pay and reward in the Northern Ireland marketplace.
The tables below provide guidance on basic salary levels for a range of positions. No consideration of benefits, bonuses, or other emoluments is included in these ranges. The information has been summarised by the Business Services Recruitment team at Abacus Careers and is based upon salary information provided by candidates in-post throughout 2025 and into 2026.
Just scroll left and right to view salary tables for a range of disciplines.
Business Services 2026
| Human Resources 2026 | Salary | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Average | Low | High |
| HR Director | £ 80,000 | £ 65,000 | £ 95,000+ |
| HR Business Partner | £ 60,000 | £ 54,000 | £ 70,000+ |
| HR Manager | £ 54,000 | £ 45,000 | £ 65,000 |
| HR Officer / Advisor | £ 37,000 | £ 34,000 | £ 42,000 |
| HR Assistant / Graduate | £ 32,000 | £ 28,000 | £ 34,000 |
For further advice or perspective on the information provided, please
contact one of the Business Services Recruitment team who will be glad to assist.
Finally, please reference the range and role of benefits on offer when considering the issue of reward. Make sure to visit our associated page ‘Benefits & Total Reward’ which features an example of the financial impact benefits can make.