Head It Salaries

Head It salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£57K - £87K/yr
£71K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£9K/yrAverage
£5K - £18K/yrRange
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Last updated 3 Jun 2026956 Salaries submitted
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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Head of IT
15+ Years
£54K/yr
£54K • £0
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
£54K/yr
£54K • £0
Head of IT
10-14 Years
£46K/yr
£46K • £0
Manchester, England
£46K/yr
£46K • £0
Head of IT
15+ Years
£73K/yr
£73K • £0
London, England
£73K/yr
£73K • £0
Head of IT
10-14 Years
£96K/yr
£88K • £8K
Coventry, England
£96K/yr
£88K • £8K
Head of IT
15+ Years
£111K/yr
£104K • £7K
London, England
£111K/yr
£104K • £7K
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Head of IT
15+ Years
£82K/yr
£82K • £0
Manchester, England
£82K/yr
£82K • £0
Head of IT
15+ Years
£67K/yr
£67K • £0
Princes Risborough, England
£67K/yr
£67K • £0
Head of IT
15+ Years
£47K/yr
£47K • £0
London, England
£47K/yr
£47K • £0
Head of IT
4-6 Years
£60K - £70K/yr
Bristol, England
£60K - £70K/yr
Head of IT
10-14 Years
£59K - £69K/yr
Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England
£59K - £69K/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individal job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialised jobs, like cybersecurity experts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote or hybrid work, usually require a university degree or apprenticeship prior to entering. Show more

Frequently asked questions about Head of IT salaries

The average salary for a Head of IT is £79,696 per year or £38 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £140,094 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £61,523 (25th percentile) and £105,694 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 956 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Head of IT employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Head of IT in United Kingdom is £105,694 per year, £8,808 per month or £51 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Head of IT in United Kingdom is £61,523 per year, £5,127 per month or £30 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Head of IT ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £27,856 per year (estimate) and goes up to £108,810 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 71.96% of Head of IT professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £9,118 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Head of IT in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Head of IT professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £49,427 and £140,094 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £79,696 following the average career path of a Head of IT.