IT managers vs Marketing and commercial managers: which pays more in the UK?
Data from ONS ASHE · 2026
Salary comparison
| Metric | IT managers | Marketing and commercial managers |
|---|---|---|
| Median (50th pct) | £55,502 | £50,589 |
| Mean | £61,480 | £58,333 |
| 25th percentile | £43,046 | £37,860 |
| 75th percentile | £73,026 | £67,702 |
Bottom line
IT managers typically earns around 10% more than Marketing and commercial managers in the UK (£55,502 vs £50,589 median).
Regional comparison
Top 3 regions by salary gap between the two roles.
| Region | IT managers | Marketing and commercial managers | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £42,527 | £35,019 | £7,508 |
| London | £51,442 | £45,828 | £5,614 |
| North West | £41,195 | £36,000 | £5,195 |
More comparisons
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE). UK median annual gross salary.