Average IT managers Salary in Derby UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Derby UA compares
A it managers working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £49,070 in 2025 — 11.6% below the national figure of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,070 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,453. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179, so it managerss sit 39.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £49,070 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,453 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near Derby UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Derby UA is in the East Midlands 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 Derby UA?
The median it managers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Derby UA) is £49,070 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 Derby UA compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the East Midlands earn 11.6% 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 Derby UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179. IT managers in the East Midlands earn £49,070, which is 39.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Derby UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.