Average IT managers Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
In practical terms, a it managers in the Wales earned a median of £45,970 during 2025, which works out to 17.2% below the UK-wide median of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £45,970 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £51,078. The all-jobs average in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. By comparison, it managerss earn 51.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £45,970 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,078 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is in the Wales 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median it managers salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £45,970 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the Wales earn 17.2% 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. IT managers in the Wales earn £45,970, which is 51.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.