Average IT managers Salary in Kirklees
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Kirklees compares
Worth noting that it managerss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £50,585 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £55,502 — a difference of 8.9%. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £50,585 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,895. Compared to the Kirklees average across all roles (£28,821), it managerss take home 75.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £50,585 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,895 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near Kirklees
Salary data is by ONS region. Kirklees is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 Kirklees?
The median it managers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Kirklees) is £50,585 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 Kirklees compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 8.9% 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 Kirklees compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kirklees is £28,821. IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £50,585, which is 75.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Kirklees. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.