Average IT managers Salary in Dover
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dover compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical it managers in the South East earned £58,877. Compared to the UK median of £55,502, that's 6.1% above. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. 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. The all-jobs average in Dover is £31,547. By comparison, it managerss earn 86.6% 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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IT managers salary in areas near Dover
Salary data is by ONS region. Dover is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average it managers salary in Dover?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Dover) 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 Dover 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 Dover compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dover is £31,547. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 86.6% 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 Dover. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.