Average Information technology directors Salary in Oldham
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Oldham compares
The going rate for information technology directorss in the North West? £80,828 at the median in 2025. That compares to £90,081 nationally — a gap of 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Oldham is £27,990, so information technology directorss sit 188.8% 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 Oldham
Salary data is by ONS region. Oldham is in the North West 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 Oldham?
The median information technology directors salary in the North West (which includes Oldham) 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 Oldham 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 Oldham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oldham is £27,990. Information technology directors in the North West earn £80,828, which is 188.8% 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 Oldham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.