Average IT managers Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
A it managers working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £45,970 in 2025 — 17.2% below the national 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 Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £45,970 stretches to roughly £51,078 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843, so it managerss sit 65.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £45,970 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,078 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is in the Wales 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median it managers salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) is £45,970 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the Wales earn 17.2% 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. IT managers in the Wales earn £45,970, which is 65.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.