Average IT managers Salary in Waverley
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Waverley compares
For it managerss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £58,877. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £55,502 — making this 6.1% above the norm. This is particularly notable in a leadership role central to digital transformation across industries. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £58,877 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,051. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Waverley is £31,083, so it managerss sit 89.4% 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 Waverley?
The median it managers salary in the South East (which includes Waverley) 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 Waverley 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 Waverley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Waverley is £31,083. IT managers in the South East earn £58,877, which is 89.4% 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 Waverley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.