Average IT managers Salary in Thanet
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Thanet compares
The going rate for it managerss in the South East? £58,877 at the median in 2025. That compares to £55,502 nationally — a gap of 6.1% above. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £58,877 has an effective purchasing power closer to £57,051. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Thanet is £27,076, so it managerss sit 117.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £58,877 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,051 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Thanet?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Thanet) is £58,877 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 Thanet compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the South East earn 6.1% above the national median of £55,502. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it managers a well-paid job in Thanet compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Thanet is £27,076. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 117.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Thanet. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.