IT managers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£56,234
per year
Hourly Rate
£27.04
per hour
Mean Salary
£60,038
per year
Salary Range
IT managers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £33,02525th: £43,309Median: £56,23475th: £72,16590th: £93,000
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £56,234 |
| Monthly | £4,686 |
| Fortnightly | £2,163 |
| Weekly | £1,081 |
| Daily | £216 |
| Hourly | £27.04 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £33,025 | £2,752 | Entry level |
| 25th | £43,309 | £3,609 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £56,234 | £4,686 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £72,165 | £6,014 | Experienced |
| 90th | £93,000 | £7,750 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a IT managers in the UK is £56,234, equating to £4,686 per month or £27.04 per hour.
Salaries range from £33,025 at entry level (10th percentile) to £93,000 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £59,975.
Yes, IT managers is one of the higher-paid occupations in the UK. The median salary of £56,234 is significantly above the overall average.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | £56,177 | £27.01 |
| Aerospace engineers | £56,156 | £27.00 |
| Health services and public health managers and directors | £56,454 | £27.14 |
| Programmers and software development professionals | £56,459 | £27.14 |
| Information Technology Professionals | £56,000 | £26.92 |
| Research and development (R&D) managers | £56,814 | £27.31 |
| Human resource managers and directors | £55,144 | £26.51 |
| Business and Financial Project Management Professionals | £57,450 | £27.62 |
| Business and financial project management professionals | £57,450 | £27.62 |
| Production managers and directors in construction | £55,003 | £26.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average IT managers salary in the UK?
The median IT managers salary in the United Kingdom is £56,234 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a IT managers earn per hour?
A IT managers earns approximately £27.04 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a IT managers?
A IT managers earns approximately £4,686 per month at the median annual salary.
Is IT managers a well-paid job in the UK?
Yes, IT managers is one of the higher-paid occupations in the UK. The median salary of £56,234 is significantly above the overall average.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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