Average IT managers Salary in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stafford 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. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,994 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,638. The all-jobs average in Stafford is £28,523. By comparison, it managerss earn 75.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Stafford?
The median it managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stafford) 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 Stafford 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 Stafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. IT managers in the West Midlands earn £49,994, which is 75.3% 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 Stafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.