Average IT project managers Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, it project managerss in the South East were paid a median of £60,219. The national equivalent stands at £58,016, putting this region 3.8% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £60,219 stretches to roughly £58,352 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Canterbury is £29,337. By comparison, it project managerss earn 105.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £60,219 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,352 — 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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IT project managers salary in areas near Canterbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Canterbury is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it project managers salary in Canterbury?
The median it project managers salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) is £60,219 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 project managers pay in Canterbury compare to the UK average?
IT project managers in the South East earn 3.8% above the national median of £58,016. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it project managers a well-paid job in Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. IT project managers in the South East earn £60,219, which is 105.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it project managerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.