Average IT managers Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
If you're a it managers in the North East, the typical salary in 2025 was £54,629. That's 1.6% below what it managerss earn nationally (£55,502). In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £54,629 stretches to roughly £60,632 in real spending power. Compared to the Darlington UA average across all roles (£29,692), it managerss take home 84.0% 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 Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington 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 Darlington UA?
The median it managers salary in the North East (which includes Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. IT managers in the North East earn £54,629, which is 84.0% 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 Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.