Average Information technology directors Salary in Salford
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Salford compares
Worth noting that information technology directorss in the North West earned £80,828 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £90,081 — a difference of 10.3%. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £80,828 has an effective purchasing power closer to £88,627. The all-jobs average in Salford is £34,741. By comparison, information technology directorss earn 132.7% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Salford
Salary data is by ONS region. Salford 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 Salford?
The median information technology directors salary in the North West (which includes Salford) 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 Salford 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 Salford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Salford is £34,741. Information technology directors in the North West earn £80,828, which is 132.7% 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 Salford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.