Average IT managers Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical it managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £50,585. Compared to the UK median of £55,502, that's 8.9% below. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £50,585 stretches to roughly £55,895 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Wakefield is £30,950. By comparison, it managerss earn 63.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £50,585 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,895 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Wakefield?
The median it managers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) is £50,585 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 Wakefield compare to the UK average?
IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 8.9% 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 Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. IT managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £50,585, which is 63.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it managerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.