Average IT managers Salary in Barnsley
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Barnsley compares
Based on 2025 data, it managerss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £50,585 at the median — 8.9% below the national benchmark of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £50,585 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,895. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Barnsley is £29,339, so it managerss sit 72.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £50,585 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,895 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Barnsley is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Barnsley?
The median it managers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Barnsley) is £50,585 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it managers pay in Barnsley compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 8.9% below the national median of £55,502. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it managers a well-paid job in Barnsley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barnsley is £29,339. IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £50,585, which is 72.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barnsley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.