Average IT managers Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
In 2025, it managerss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £49,994 — that's 9.9% below the national average of £55,502. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £49,994 has an effective purchasing power closer to £54,638. Compared to the Wolverhampton average across all roles (£32,053), it managerss take home 56.0% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it managers salary in Wolverhampton?
The median it managers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. IT managers in the West Midlands earn £49,994, which is 56.0% 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 Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.