The HR function in Cyprus continues to mature as companies invest in stronger people operations and internal talent acquisition teams. Salaries vary significantly depending on scope and certification, but overall reflect steady growth.
Salary highlights (gross annual):
| Human Resources | LOW | P25 | MEDIAN | P75 | HIGH | OUTLIER | |||||||||||
| HR Manager | € 28,500 | € 39,000 | € 51,500 | € 67,000 | € 92,500 | ||||||||||||
| HR Business Partner | € 48,500 | € 54,000 | € 59,000 | € 63,000 | € 63,500 | ||||||||||||
| Talent Acquisition Manager | € 40,500 | € 46,500 | € 49,500 | € 52,500 | € 57,500 | € 15,500 | |||||||||||
| People Operations Manager | € 36,500 | € 40,500 | € 43,000 | € 46,000 | € 49,500 | € 73,500 | |||||||||||
| HR Officer | € 26,500 | € 27,000 | € 31,000 | € 35,500 | € 42,500 | € 12,000 | |||||||||||
| HR Assistant | € 18,500 | € 30,500 | € 31,500 | € 33,500 | € 38,500 | ||||||||||||
| HR Administrator | € 15,500 | € 19,500 | € 21,000 | € 22,500 | € 24,500 | ||||||||||||
| TA Officer /Recruiter/Specialist | € 13,500 | € 18,500 | € 22,500 | € 30,500 | € 45,500 | € 78,500 | |||||||||||
| HR Specialist | € 25,000 | € 30,000 | € 36,000 | € 42,000 | € 42,000 | € 48,000 | |||||||||||
Trend insight:
Cyprus-based companies are prioritising in-house hiring teams and HR digitalisation. The HRBP and TA Manager roles show the strongest upward trend in pay, reflecting competition for strategic people roles.
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