Average IT managers Salary in Brighton and Hove UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Brighton and Hove UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, it managerss in the South East were paid a median of £58,877. The national equivalent stands at £55,502, putting this region 6.1% above. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £58,877 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,051. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649, so it managerss sit 75.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £58,877 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,051 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near Brighton and Hove UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Brighton and Hove UA is in the South East 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 Brighton and Hove UA?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Brighton and Hove UA) is £58,877 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 Brighton and Hove UA compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the South East earn 6.1% above the national median of £55,502. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it managers a well-paid job in Brighton and Hove UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 75.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Brighton and Hove UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.