Average IT managers Salary in Bury
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Bury 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. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £56,622 stretches to roughly £62,086 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bury is £29,060. By comparison, it managerss earn 94.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Bury
Salary data is by ONS region. Bury is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average it managers salary in Bury?
The median it managers salary in the North West (which includes Bury) 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 Bury 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 Bury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bury is £29,060. IT managers in the North West earn £56,622, which is 94.8% 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 Bury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.