Average IT managers Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
For it managerss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £49,994. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £55,502 — making this 9.9% below the norm. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,994 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,638. Compared to the Dudley average across all roles (£29,071), it managerss take home 72.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £49,994 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,638 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Dudley?
The median it managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) is £49,994 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 Dudley compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the West Midlands earn 9.9% 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 Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. IT managers in the West Midlands earn £49,994, which is 72.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.