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IT Manager Salary in Manchester

How much does an it manager earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£26,950 per year

per year in Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,560 per year£26,950 per year£34,300 per year

IT Manager pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. IT Manager pay in Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for it managers near Manchester

Compare average it manager pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage it manager salaryJobs
Manchester This location£26,950 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Stockport£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bolton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Salford£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to IT Manager get paid in Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about it manager pay in Manchester

How much does an it manager earn in Manchester?

The average salary for an it manager in Manchester is £26,950 per year, typically ranging from £21,560 per year to £34,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Manchester a well-paid area for it managers?

Manchester tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for it managers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire it managers in Manchester?

Live it manager openings in Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an it manager in Manchester increase their salary?

IT Managers in Manchester typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between it manager pay in Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Manchester it's £26,950 per year — a discount of £550 per year versus the UK average.

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