Average Information technology directors Salary in Bolton
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Bolton compares
In practical terms, a information technology directors in the North West earned a median of £80,828 during 2025, which works out to 10.3% below the UK-wide median of £90,081. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £80,828 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £88,627. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bolton is £27,696, so information technology directorss sit 191.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £80,828 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £88,627 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Information technology directors salary in areas near Bolton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology directors salary in Bolton?
The median information technology directors salary in the North West (which includes Bolton) is £80,828 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does information technology directors pay in Bolton compare to the UK average?
Information technology directors in the North West earn 10.3% below the national median of £90,081. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is information technology directors a well-paid job in Bolton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bolton is £27,696. Information technology directors in the North West earn £80,828, which is 191.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for information technology directorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bolton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.