Average IT project managers Salary in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How New Forest compares
Worth noting that it project managerss in the South East earned £60,219 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £58,016 — a difference of 3.8%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071, so it project managerss sit 100.3% 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 £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.
IT project managers salary across UK regions
IT project managers salary in areas near New Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. New Forest 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 New Forest?
The median it project managers salary in the South East (which includes New Forest) 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 New Forest 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 New Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071. IT project managers in the South East earn £60,219, which is 100.3% 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 New Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.