Average IT managers Salary in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How New Forest compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it managers salary in the South East reached £58,877, sitting 6.1% above the national median of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £58,877 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,051. Compared to the New Forest average across all roles (£30,071), it managerss take home 95.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £58,877 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,051 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near New Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. New Forest is in the South 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 New Forest?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes New Forest) is £58,877 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 New Forest compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the South East earn 6.1% above the national median of £55,502. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it managers a well-paid job in New Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 95.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to New Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.