Average Information technology directors Salary in County Durham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How County Durham UA compares
Worth noting that information technology directorss in the North East earned £72,018 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £90,081 — a difference of 20.1%. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £72,018 stretches to roughly £79,931 in real spending power. Compared to the County Durham UA average across all roles (£29,393), information technology directorss take home 145.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £72,018 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £79,931 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Information technology directors salary in areas near County Durham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. County Durham UA is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology directors salary in County Durham UA?
The median information technology directors salary in the North East (which includes County Durham UA) is £72,018 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 County Durham UA compare to the UK average?
Information technology directors in the North East earn 20.1% 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 County Durham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in County Durham UA is £29,393. Information technology directors in the North East earn £72,018, which is 145.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for information technology directorss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to County Durham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.