Average IT project managers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a it project managers in the South East earned a median of £60,219 during 2025, which works out to 3.8% above the UK-wide median of £58,016. 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 Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, it project managerss earn 77.8% 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 Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA 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 Southampton UA?
The median it project managers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) 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 Southampton UA 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 Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. IT project managers in the South East earn £60,219, which is 77.8% 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 Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.