Average IT managers Salary in Rugby
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rugby compares
A it managers working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £49,994 in 2025 — 9.9% below the national figure of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £49,994 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,638. Compared to the Rugby average across all roles (£36,417), it managerss take home 37.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £49,994 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,638 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near Rugby
Salary data is by ONS region. Rugby is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average it managers salary in Rugby?
The median it managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Rugby) is £49,994 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 Rugby compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the West Midlands earn 9.9% 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 Rugby compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rugby is £36,417. IT managers in the West Midlands earn £49,994, which is 37.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rugby. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.