Average Information technology directors Salary in Portsmouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Portsmouth UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, information technology directorss in the South East were paid a median of £95,391. The national equivalent stands at £90,081, putting this region 5.9% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £95,391 stretches to roughly £92,433 in real spending power. Compared to the Portsmouth UA average across all roles (£33,015), information technology directorss take home 188.9% more.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Portsmouth UA 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 Portsmouth UA?
The median information technology directors salary in the South East (which includes Portsmouth UA) 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 Portsmouth UA 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 Portsmouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. Information technology directors in the South East earn £95,391, which is 188.9% 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 Portsmouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.