Average IT managers Salary in Middlesbrough UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Middlesbrough UA compares
Based on 2025 data, it managerss in the North East earned £54,629 at the median — 1.6% below the national benchmark of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £54,629 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,632. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502, so it managerss sit 85.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,629 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,632 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near Middlesbrough UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Middlesbrough UA is in the North East 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 Middlesbrough UA?
The median it managers salary in the North East (which includes Middlesbrough UA) is £54,629 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 Middlesbrough UA compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the North East earn 1.6% 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 Middlesbrough UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502. IT managers in the North East earn £54,629, which is 85.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Middlesbrough UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.