Average Information technology directors Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, information technology directorss in the North East were paid a median of £72,018. The national equivalent stands at £90,081, putting this region 20.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £72,018 stretches to roughly £79,931 in real spending power. Compared to the Sunderland average across all roles (£28,214), information technology directorss take home 155.3% more.
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 Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information technology directors salary in Sunderland?
The median information technology directors salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Information technology directors in the North East earn £72,018, which is 155.3% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.