Average Information technology directors Salary in Trafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Trafford compares
For information technology directorss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £80,828. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £90,081 — making this 10.3% below the norm. 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. Compared to the Trafford average across all roles (£31,516), information technology directorss take home 156.5% more.
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 Trafford
Salary data is by ONS region. Trafford 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 Trafford?
The median information technology directors salary in the North West (which includes Trafford) 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 Trafford 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 Trafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Trafford is £31,516. Information technology directors in the North West earn £80,828, which is 156.5% 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 Trafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.