Average IT managers Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
Worth noting that it managerss in the Wales earned £45,970 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £55,502 — a difference of 17.2%. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,970 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,078. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348, so it managerss sit 46.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £45,970 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,078 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
IT managers salary across UK regions
IT managers salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
Salary data is by ONS region. Swansea / Abertawe is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median it managers salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £45,970 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 Swansea / Abertawe compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the Wales earn 17.2% 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. IT managers in the Wales earn £45,970, which is 46.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.