Average Information technology directors Salary in Cheshire West and Chester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheshire West and Chester UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical information technology directors in the North West earned £80,828. Compared to the UK median of £90,081, that's 10.3% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £80,828 stretches to roughly £88,627 in real spending power. Compared to the Cheshire West and Chester UA average across all roles (£30,636), information technology directorss take home 163.8% more.
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.
Information technology directors salary across UK regions
Information technology directors salary in areas near Cheshire West and Chester UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheshire West and Chester UA is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Information technology directors Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Information technology directors salary guide →Find Information technology directors jobs in Cheshire West and Chester UA
Explore roles paying around £80,828/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology directors salary in Cheshire West and Chester UA?
The median information technology directors salary in the North West (which includes Cheshire West and Chester UA) 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 Cheshire West and Chester UA 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 Cheshire West and Chester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheshire West and Chester UA is £30,636. Information technology directors in the North West earn £80,828, which is 163.8% 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 Cheshire West and Chester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.