Average IT managers Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
Based on 2025 data, it managerss in the Wales earned £45,970 at the median — 17.2% below the national benchmark of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,970 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,078. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), it managerss take home 36.8% more.
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 Cardiff / Caerdydd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median it managers salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. IT managers in the Wales earn £45,970, which is 36.8% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.