Average IT managers Salary in Sheffield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Sheffield compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it managers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £50,585, sitting 8.9% below the national median of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £50,585 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,895. The all-jobs average in Sheffield is £31,829. By comparison, it managerss earn 58.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £50,585 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,895 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Sheffield?
The median it managers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Sheffield) is £50,585 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 Sheffield compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 8.9% 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 Sheffield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sheffield is £31,829. IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £50,585, which is 58.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sheffield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.