Average IT managers Salary in Dartford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dartford compares
In 2025, it managerss working in the South East took home a median salary of £58,877 — that's 6.1% above the national average of £55,502. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £58,877 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,051. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428, so it managerss sit 81.6% more that benchmark.
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 Dartford?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Dartford) 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 Dartford 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 Dartford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 81.6% 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 Dartford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.