Average IT managers Salary in County Durham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How County Durham UA compares
For it managerss based in the North East, 2025 brought a median salary of £54,629. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £55,502 — making this 1.6% below the norm. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,629 has an effective purchasing power closer to £60,632. Compared to the County Durham UA average across all roles (£29,393), it managerss take home 85.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,629 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,632 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near County Durham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. County Durham UA is in the North 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 County Durham UA?
The median it managers salary in the North East (which includes County Durham UA) is £54,629 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 County Durham UA compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the North East earn 1.6% 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 County Durham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in County Durham UA is £29,393. IT managers in the North East earn £54,629, which is 85.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to County Durham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.