Average IT managers Salary in Cherwell
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Cherwell compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it managers salary in the South East reached £58,877, sitting 6.1% above the national median 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. The all-jobs average in Cherwell is £33,207. By comparison, it managerss earn 77.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Cherwell?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Cherwell) 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 Cherwell 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 Cherwell compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cherwell is £33,207. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 77.3% 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 Cherwell. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.