Average IT managers Salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Stockton-on-Tees UA compares
Based on 2025 data, it managerss in the North East earned £54,629 at the median — 1.6% below the national benchmark of £55,502. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £54,629 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,632. Compared to the Stockton-on-Tees UA average across all roles (£29,537), it managerss take home 85.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,629 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,632 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
The median it managers salary in the North East (which includes Stockton-on-Tees UA) is £54,629 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the North East earn 1.6% 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537. IT managers in the North East earn £54,629, which is 85.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stockton-on-Tees UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.