Average IT managers Salary in Lincoln
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Lincoln compares
The median pay for it managerss in the East Midlands stood at £49,070 in 2025, placing them 11.6% below the UK-wide figure of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £49,070 stretches to roughly £53,453 in real spending power. Compared to the Lincoln average across all roles (£29,482), it managerss take home 66.4% more.
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 Lincoln?
The median it managers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Lincoln) 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Lincoln is £29,482. IT managers in the East Midlands earn £49,070, which is 66.4% 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 Lincoln. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.