Average IT project managers Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
Based on 2025 data, it project managerss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £51,108 at the median — 11.9% below the national benchmark of £58,016. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £51,108 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,473. The all-jobs average in Wakefield is £30,950. By comparison, it project managerss earn 65.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £51,108 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,473 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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IT project managers salary in areas near Wakefield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it project managers salary in Wakefield?
The median it project managers salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) is £51,108 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 Wakefield compare to the UK average?
IT project managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 11.9% below the national median of £58,016. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it project managers a well-paid job in Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. IT project managers in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £51,108, which is 65.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it project managerss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.