Average Information technology directors Salary in St. Helens
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How St. Helens 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%. 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 St. Helens is £28,468, so information technology directorss sit 183.9% 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 St. Helens
Salary data is by ONS region. St. Helens 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 St. Helens?
The median information technology directors salary in the North West (which includes St. Helens) 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 St. Helens 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 St. Helens compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St. Helens is £28,468. Information technology directors in the North West earn £80,828, which is 183.9% 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 St. Helens. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.