IT managers Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 219,000 employees
Typical salary range
£41,960 – £72,462
Middle 50% of earners (25th–75th percentile)
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Median £54,506
10th percentile
£30,001
25th percentile
£41,960
Median
£54,506
Mean
£60,460
75th percentile
£72,462
90th percentile
£91,683
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £30,001 |
| 25th percentile | £41,960 |
| Median | £54,506 |
| Mean | £60,460 |
| 75th percentile | £72,462 |
| 90th percentile | £91,683 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,054
Mean £1,129
Hourly
£27.89
Mean £30.38
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,054 | £1,129 |
| Hourly | £27.89 | £30.38 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Employment patterns
- 96.3% of IT managers work full-time
- 3.3% are self-employed
- 99.5% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£4,542£54,506
−Income tax
£770£9,234
−National Insurance
£258£3,101
=Take-home pay
£3,514£42,171
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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