Average IT managers Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury compares
The median pay for it managerss in the South East stood at £58,877 in 2025, placing them 6.1% above the UK-wide figure of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £58,877 stretches to roughly £57,051 in real spending power. Compared to the Canterbury average across all roles (£29,337), it managerss take home 100.7% more.
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.
IT managers salary across UK regions
IT managers salary in areas near Canterbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Canterbury is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
IT managers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full IT managers salary guide →Find IT managers jobs in Canterbury
Explore roles paying around £58,877/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Canterbury?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 100.7% 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 Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.