Average IT managers Salary in Blackburn with Darwen UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Blackburn with Darwen UA compares
Worth noting that it managerss in the North West earned £56,622 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £55,502 — a difference of 2.0%. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £56,622 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £62,086. Compared to the Blackburn with Darwen UA average across all roles (£30,572), it managerss take home 85.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £56,622 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £62,086 — 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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IT managers salary in areas near Blackburn with Darwen UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Blackburn with Darwen UA 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 it managers salary in Blackburn with Darwen UA?
The median it managers salary in the North West (which includes Blackburn with Darwen UA) is £56,622 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 Blackburn with Darwen UA compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the North West earn 2.0% above the national median of £55,502. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it managers a well-paid job in Blackburn with Darwen UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blackburn with Darwen UA is £30,572. IT managers in the North West earn £56,622, which is 85.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blackburn with Darwen UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.