Average Information technology directors Salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Stockton-on-Tees UA compares
For information technology directorss based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £72,018. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £90,081 — making this 20.1% below the norm. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £72,018 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £79,931. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537, so information technology directorss sit 143.8% more that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology directors salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
The median information technology directors salary in the North East (which includes Stockton-on-Tees UA) 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537. Information technology directors in the North East earn £72,018, which is 143.8% 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.