Average IT managers Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical it managers in the North East earned £54,629. Compared to the UK median of £55,502, that's 1.6% below. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,629 has an effective purchasing power closer to £60,632. The all-jobs average in Sunderland is £28,214. By comparison, it managerss earn 93.6% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Sunderland?
The median it managers salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. IT managers in the North East earn £54,629, which is 93.6% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.