Senior IT Manager salary in the UK

Senior IT Managers working in the UK earn normally around 57,500 GBP per year and most of the Manager salaries are between 32,600 GBP and 100,000 GBP per year.

If you earn less than 32,600 GBP then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Senior IT Manager job in the UK.

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average Senior IT Manager salary in the UK
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of market100,000 GBP
top 25% of market85,000 GBP
average salary64,600 GBP
median salary57,500 GBP
bottom 25% of market42,000 GBP
bottom 10% of market32,600 GBP

Average and median Senior IT Manager salary in the UK

The average salary for Senior IT Managers in the UK is 64,600 GBP per year, while the median salary is 57,500 GBP per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Senior IT Manager earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 57,500 GBP and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

Senior IT Manager compensation statistics and percentiles in the UK

The top 25% best earning Senior IT Managers earn more than 85,000 GBP per year and the top 10% reach over 100,000 GBP, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Senior IT Managers earn less than 42,000 GBP per year and 10% earn less than 32,600 GBP.

Senior IT Manager salaries in different cities in the UK

You have to be aware that the salaries for Senior IT Managers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in the UK, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 1750 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Senior IT Manager salary in the UK?

The average salary for Senior IT Manager in the UK is 64,600 GBP per year, while the median salary is 57,500 GBP per year.

How much does a Senior IT Manager earn in the UK?

Senior IT Managers in the UK can earn between 32,600 GBP and 100,000 GBP per year. You can find Senior IT Manager salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Senior IT Manager in the UK?

The highest salary is 145,000 GBP per year. Best paying Senior IT Manager jobs in the UK can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Senior IT Manager in the UK?

The lowest salary for a Senior IT Manager in the UK is 20,500 GBP, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.