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Data processing manager salary

Average data processing manager salary

$90,581

$43.55 hourly rate

Entry-level data processing manager salary
$59,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Data Processing Manager Salary

The average salary for a Data Processing Manager is approximately $90,581 annually, translating to about $44 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, industry, and years of experience. For instance, data processing managers in metropolitan areas tend to earn higher salaries than those in rural settings.

Salary by State

In terms of geography, states like California and New York often offer the highest salaries for data processing managers, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in these regions. Conversely, states with a lower cost of living may offer lower compensation, which can affect overall salary expectations.

Industries and Opportunities

Data processing managers are crucial in various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and technology. Each industry presents unique challenges and opportunities, contributing to salary variations. Furthermore, gaining additional certifications or advanced degrees can further enhance earning potential and career advancement.

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Where can a Data Processing Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$107,581
Frankfort, KY$83,444
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.$125,101
UT Health San Antonio$52,159

Data processing manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a data processing manager typically falls between $65,323 and $140,643.
zippia
$90,581yearly
glassdoor[1]
$140,643yearly
comparably[2]
$119,497yearly
Salary.com[3]
$75,631yearly
payscale[4]
$65,323yearly

Average data processing manager salary by state

The average data processing manager salary in Oregon, Washington, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average data processing manager salary states are Tennessee, Colorado, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for data processing managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$97,639$46.94
2New York$100,350$48.25
3Massachusetts$95,829$46.07
4Utah$93,422$44.91
5New Jersey$96,627$46.46
6Pennsylvania$94,553$45.46
7Michigan$97,058$46.66
8Washington$105,564$50.75
9Texas$92,445$44.44
10Oregon$113,505$54.57
11Alaska$91,635$44.06
12Rhode Island$85,698$41.20
13Maryland$94,164$45.27
14District of Columbia$94,964$45.66
15New Hampshire$87,270$41.96
16Alabama$91,161$43.83
17Nevada$89,304$42.93
18Arizona$85,496$41.10
19West Virginia$85,433$41.07
20California$100,683$48.41
21Indiana$85,466$41.09
22Ohio$84,435$40.59
23Delaware$90,420$43.47
24Illinois$84,144$40.45
25South Carolina$87,537$42.09
26Kansas$84,555$40.65
27Vermont$82,147$39.49
28Kentucky$82,754$39.79
29Idaho$82,449$39.64
30North Carolina$81,493$39.18
31North Dakota$80,444$38.67
32Minnesota$82,509$39.67
33Wisconsin$81,324$39.10
34Virginia$87,334$41.99
35Arkansas$77,326$37.18
36Iowa$80,082$38.50
37Hawaii$73,591$35.38
38Missouri$77,426$37.22
39Georgia$76,136$36.60
40Montana$75,052$36.08
41Mississippi$78,961$37.96
42Colorado$73,282$35.23
43Nebraska$76,322$36.69
44Wyoming$65,998$31.73
45Maine$74,734$35.93
46Tennessee$73,538$35.35
47New Mexico$75,302$36.20
48Florida$67,145$32.28
49Louisiana$74,660$35.89
50South Dakota$70,631$33.96
51Oklahoma$65,872$31.67

Highest paying cities for data processing managers

The highest-paying cities for data processing managers are Olympia, WA, Albany, NY, and Carson City, NV.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Olympia, WA$107,581$51.72
2Albany, NY$98,459$47.34
3Carson City, NV$98,127$47.18
4Hartford, CT$97,269$46.76
5Lansing, MI$96,109$46.21
6Boston, MA$95,713$46.02
7Baltimore, MD$94,521$45.44
8Harrisburg, PA$94,206$45.29
9Austin, TX$92,909$44.67
10Anchorage, AK$92,675$44.56
11Montgomery, AL$90,852$43.68
12Dover, DE$90,052$43.29
13Columbia, SC$87,837$42.23
14Concord, NH$86,599$41.63
15Phoenix, AZ$85,683$41.19
16Providence, RI$85,627$41.17
17Indianapolis, IN$85,077$40.90
18Charleston, WV$84,227$40.49
19Columbus, OH$83,851$40.31
20Frankfort, KY$83,444$40.12

Data processing manager salary details

A data processing manager's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $137,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average data processing manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a data processing manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$137,000$11,417$66
75th Percentile$112,000$9,333$54
Average$90,581$7,548$44
25th Percentile$72,000$6,000$35
10th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28

Highest paying data processing manager jobs

The highest paying types of data processing managers are vice president of information technology, vice president, technology, and information technology director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Information Technology Director$138,906$11,576$66.7887,765
Vice President Of Information Technology$160,600$13,383$77.21112,564
Vice President, Technology$152,462$12,705$73.3096,519
Technical Manager$116,619$9,718$56.07116,732
Manager$58,651$4,888$28.201,236,194
Deployment Manager$111,265$9,272$53.4945,551

Top companies hiring data processing managers now:

  1. IBM jobs (6)
  2. Walmart jobs (5)
  3. Thomson Reuters jobs (3)
  4. Tech Mahindra jobs (3)
  5. V-Soft Consulting jobs (4)

Which companies pay data processing managers the most?

Data processing manager salaries at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Tech Mahindra are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average data processing manager salary at companies like V-Soft Consulting and ICF are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1JPMorgan Chase & Co.$125,101$60.14
2Tech Mahindra$110,906$53.32
3V-Soft Consulting$108,910$52.36
4ICF$103,715$49.86
5Charter Global$93,191$44.80
6Ball$92,296$44.37
7RCG Global Services, Inc.$85,880$41.29
8KP Industries, Inc.$81,280$39.08
9My Florida Regional Mls$77,051$37.04
10System One$75,053$36.08
11City of St. Louis$70,020$33.66
12St. Luke's Hospital$69,467$33.40
13Alaska State Library$67,822$32.61
14State Of Florida$62,638$30.11
15Florida Department of Transportation$62,418$30.01
16Johns Hopkins University$55,462$26.66
17UT Health San Antonio$52,159$25.08

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$89,000$87,600$86,200$84,800$83,400$82,000
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Data Processing Manager salary by industry

The average data processing manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average data processing manager salary in the technology industry is $88,743, the highest of any industry.
  • The average data processing manager salary in the finance industry is $87,632.
  • Data processing managers in the government industry earn an average salary of $73,096, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for data processing managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$88,743$42.66
2Construction$87,632$42.13
3Manufacturing$84,885$40.81
4Transportation$83,648$40.22
5Finance$82,610$39.72
6Health Care$81,659$39.26
7Professional$80,701$38.80
8Hospitality$77,825$37.42
9Retail$76,544$36.80
10Government$73,096$35.14

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Data processing manager salary trends

The average data processing manager salary has risen by $19,860 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average data processing manager earned $70,721 annually, but today, they earn $90,581 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for data processing managers over the last decade.

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Average data processing manager salary over time

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Data processing manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$90,600$43.55+3.2%
2024$87,700$42.17+2.6%
2023$85,400$41.06+2.3%
2022$83,400$40.11+2.5%
2021$81,400$39.13+3.1%

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