Average IT managers Salary in High Peak
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How High Peak compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it managers salary in the East Midlands reached £49,070, sitting 11.6% below the national median of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £49,070 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,453. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in High Peak is £28,463, so it managerss sit 72.4% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in High Peak?
The median it managers salary in the East Midlands (which includes High Peak) 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 High Peak 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 High Peak compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in High Peak is £28,463. IT managers in the East Midlands earn £49,070, which is 72.4% 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 High Peak. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.