Average IT managers Salary in Folkestone and Hythe
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Folkestone and Hythe compares
In practical terms, a it managers in the South East earned a median of £58,877 during 2025, which works out to 6.1% above the UK-wide median of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £58,877 stretches to roughly £57,051 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907, so it managerss sit 84.5% 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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IT managers salary in areas near Folkestone and Hythe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Folkestone and Hythe?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Folkestone and Hythe) 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 Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 84.5% 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 Folkestone and Hythe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.