Average IT managers Salary in Telford and Wrekin UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Telford and Wrekin UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical it managers in the West Midlands earned £49,994. Compared to the UK median of £55,502, that's 9.9% below. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £49,994 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,638. Compared to the Telford and Wrekin UA average across all roles (£30,601), it managerss take home 63.4% more.
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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IT managers salary in areas near Telford and Wrekin UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Telford and Wrekin UA is in the West Midlands 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 Telford and Wrekin UA?
The median it managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Telford and Wrekin UA) 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 Telford and Wrekin UA 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 Telford and Wrekin UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601. IT managers in the West Midlands earn £49,994, which is 63.4% 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 Telford and Wrekin UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.