APPLYSTEAD SALARIES · 10 POSTED PAY RANGES
Head of HR salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Head of HR roles at 4 companies, updated Oct 6, 2026.
- Median base pay$204,400a year
- Typical range$204,400–$222,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$222,500and above
- Postings10with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 3 more postings in GBP (median £75K). How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: $200K–$205K: 4; $205K–$210K: 0; $210K–$215K: 0; $215K–$220K: 0; $220K–$225K: 3.
Pay by level
Companies hiring
Top-paying companies
- Invesco · $223K median · 3 postings
- Johnson & Johnson · $204K median · 4 postings
By location
Remote vs on-site
Remote: $223K median, $223K–$223K typical, from 3 postings. On-site: £75K median, £75K–£92.5K typical, from 3 postings.
Newest Head of HR postings
- Head of HRPrivate Public Ltd (PPL) · London, United Kingdom · £70K–£80K/yr · Posted Oct 5, 2026View posting
- Head of HRHays Specialist Recruitment · Northampton, United Kingdom · £85K–£100K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
- Head of HRHays Specialist Recruitment · United Kingdom · £70K–£80K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026View posting
- Head of HR, Global Services - FinanceJohnson & Johnson · New Brunswick, NJ · $150K–$259K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026View posting
- Head of HR, Global Services - FinanceJohnson & Johnson · New Brunswick, NJ · $150K–$259K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026View posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Head of HR make?
The median posted base pay for Head of HR jobs is $204K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 4 companies.
What is the typical Head of HR pay range?
The middle half of postings list $204K–$223K. The top 10% list $223K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $204K or less.
Which companies pay the most for Head of HR jobs?
By median posted pay: Invesco ($223K), Johnson & Johnson ($204K).
Do remote Head of HR jobs pay more?
Remote postings list a median of $223K (3 postings) against £75K for on-site jobs (3 postings).