Average IT managers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Worth noting that it managerss in the London earned £64,357 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £55,502 — a difference of 16.0%. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £64,357 stretches to roughly £55,290 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so it managerss sit 4.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £64,357 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,290 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in City of London?
The median it managers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £64,357 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the London earn 16.0% above the national median of £55,502. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it managers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. IT managers in the London earn £64,357, which is 4.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.