Average Information technology directors Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical information technology directors in the North East earned £72,018. Compared to the UK median of £90,081, that's 20.1% below. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £72,018 has an effective purchasing power closer to £79,931. The all-jobs average in South Tyneside is £25,490. By comparison, information technology directorss earn 182.5% more than the typical worker locally.
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 South Tyneside
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology directors salary in South Tyneside?
The median information technology directors salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) 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 South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Information technology directors in the North East earn £72,018, which is 182.5% 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 South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.