Average IT managers Salary in Stockport
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Stockport compares
If you're a it managers in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £56,622. That's 2.0% above what it managerss earn nationally (£55,502). The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £56,622 has an effective purchasing power closer to £62,086. Compared to the Stockport average across all roles (£28,296), it managerss take home 100.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £56,622 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £62,086 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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IT managers salary in areas near Stockport
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Stockport?
The median it managers salary in the North West (which includes Stockport) is £56,622 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 Stockport compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the North West earn 2.0% above the national median of £55,502. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it managers a well-paid job in Stockport compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockport is £28,296. IT managers in the North West earn £56,622, which is 100.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stockport. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.