Average Information technology directors Salary in Burnley
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Burnley compares
Based on 2025 data, information technology directorss in the North West earned £80,828 at the median — 10.3% below the national benchmark 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. The all-jobs average in Burnley is £27,128. By comparison, information technology directorss earn 198.0% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology directors salary in Burnley?
The median information technology directors salary in the North West (which includes Burnley) 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 Burnley 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 Burnley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Burnley is £27,128. Information technology directors in the North West earn £80,828, which is 198.0% 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 Burnley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.