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Information technology directors Salary Guide UK — 2025

Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data

The median information technology directors salary in the UK is £90,081 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £105,533, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £46.60.

Salaries vary significantly by region, from £71,620 in East Midlands to £105,290 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.

UK Median

£90,081

Annual

UK Mean

£105,533

Annual

Hourly Rate

£46.60

Median

UK Jobs

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Regional Salary Breakdown

The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).

Source: ONS ASHE 2025, Regional Price Parities
RegionMedianMeanCoL Adjusted
London £105,290 £121,163 £90,455
South East £95,391 £107,830 £92,433
North West £80,828 £84,567 £88,627
North East £72,018 £76,518 £79,931
East Midlands £71,620 £73,841 £78,017

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average information technology directors salary in the UK?

The median information technology directors salary in the UK is £90,081 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £105,533, which is higher due to top earners.

Which region pays information technology directorss the most?

London pays the highest information technology directors salaries with a median of £105,290.

How does information technology directors pay vary by region?

Information technology directors salaries range from £71,620 in East Midlands to £105,290 in London.

Are information technology directors salaries rising?

Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.

What is the hourly rate for a information technology directors?

The median hourly rate for a information technology directors in the UK is £46.60 (ONS ASHE 2025).

About this data

All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.