IT managers roles in the UK earn a median of £55,000 per year, equivalent to £27.85 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £48,000 in Wales to £67,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £56,438/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£55,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£27.85
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£42,500 – £72,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for IT managers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £67,000 |
| South East | £59,500 |
| North West | £57,500 |
| North East | £55,000 |
| Scotland | £54,000 |
| East | £53,500 |
| West Midlands | £51,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £50,000 |
| East Midlands | £49,000 |
| South West | £48,500 |
| Wales | £48,000 |
| UK | £55,000 |
Annual pay grew by +3.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for IT managers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a IT managers in the UK is £55,000 per year (about £27.85 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most IT managers earn between £42,500 and £72,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
IT managers pay rose by 3.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for IT managers is in London, at £67,000 per year.
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IT managers plan, organise, manage and coordinate the provision of IT and telecommunications services and functions in an organisation.
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.