Average IT Manager Salary

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An IT manager, or Information Technology Manager, is mainly responsible for implementing and maintaining the technology infrastructure of a company or organisation and can earn an average salary of £38,000.

Businesses rely heavily on central information processing systems to support data management and communications.

IT Managers

will also monitor operational requirements of a business, research strategies and provide technological solutions to any issues or potential problems.

The roles and responsibilities of an IT manager can also include running a team of developers, testers and analysts to work together in delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions to reach business goals.

IT Manager Salary

Using Technojobs data we have listed the salary and rates that you could earn as a

IT Manager

.

Average IT Manager Salary

Salary  £25,000 - £56,500
Average Salary  £38,000
Contractor Daily Rate  £420

Starting IT Manager Salary

Salary  £19,000 - £45,000
Average Salary  £30,000
Contractor Daily Rate  £300

Experienced IT Manager Salary

Salary  £27,500 - £60,000
Average Salary  £41,000
Contractor Daily Rate  £620

Pay can also differ by location with London earning an average salary of £43,000 where as Bristol’s average salary is £33,000.

IT Manager in London

Salary  £31,000 - £71,000
Average Salary  £46,000
Contractor Daily Rate  £500

IT Manager in Manchester

Salary  £26,000 - £53,000
Average Salary  £40,000
Contractor Daily Rate  £410

The Duties of an IT Manager

A IT Manager will have several different responsibilities and duties. Some of these include:

  • Evaluating user needs and system functionality
  • Plan, develop and implement an ICT budget to ensure cost effectiveness
  • Maintain security and upgrades to hardware and software systems
  • Ensure the smooth running of IT systems including software, email and print services
  • Keeping data secure and interal and external attacks
  • Keeping up to date with the latest technology
  • Offer appropriate support and advice and help train IT support staff
  • Manage crisis situations and take control of compromised systems

Duties can depend on employing organisation and the complexity of its information system.

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