Average Information technology directors Salary in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How New Forest compares
If you're a information technology directors in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £95,391. That's 5.9% above what information technology directorss earn nationally (£90,081). The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £95,391 has an effective purchasing power closer to £92,433. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071, so information technology directorss sit 217.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £95,391 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £92,433 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Information technology directors salary in areas near New Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. New Forest is in the South 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 New Forest?
The median information technology directors salary in the South East (which includes New Forest) is £95,391 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 New Forest compare to the UK average?
Information technology directors in the South East earn 5.9% above the national median of £90,081. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is information technology directors a well-paid job in New Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071. Information technology directors in the South East earn £95,391, which is 217.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for information technology directorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to New Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.