Information manager salary

Q: How much does an information manager make?

The average information manager salary in the United States is $100,644. Information manager salaries typically range between $69,000 and $145,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for information managers is $48.39 per hour. Information manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Information managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Q: What state pays Information Managers the most?

California pays Information Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $121,731 per year, or $58.52 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an information manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an information manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $114,288 per year.

Average information manager salary

$100,644

$48.39 hourly rate

Entry-level information manager salary

$69,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Information Manager Salary

The role of an Information Manager is vital in today's data-driven environment. The average salary for an Information Manager is $100,644 per year, translating to about $48 per hour. Salaries may vary based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.

How Much Does an Information Manager Make?

Entry-level positions typically start at lower salaries, while those with extensive experience can earn significantly more. For example, top earners in this field report salaries exceeding $130,000 annually.

Where Can an Information Manager Earn More?

Geographical location plays a critical role in salary variations. States such as California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, industries like technology and finance frequently provide greater compensation compared to healthcare or education sectors.

Information Manager Salary Estimates from Across the Web

Salary estimates can fluctuate based on sources. Websites like Glassdoor and PayScale provide valuable insights into salary ranges and job expectations, helping prospective employees gauge their earning potential.

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Information manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for an information manager typically falls between $85,250 and $150,809.

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$100,644yearly

glassdoor[1]

$91,108yearly

indeed[2]

$90,047yearly

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$150,809yearly

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$85,250yearly

Average information manager salary by state

The average information manager salary in California, New Jersey, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average information manager salary states are Kansas, South Dakota, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for information managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$121,731	$58.52
2	New Jersey	$114,288	$54.95
3	New York	$112,051	$53.87
4	Pennsylvania	$103,477	$49.75
5	Arizona	$97,615	$46.93
6	Massachusetts	$105,164	$50.56
7	Virginia	$98,305	$47.26
8	Delaware	$98,585	$47.40
9	Ohio	$99,647	$47.91
10	Connecticut	$98,243	$47.23
11	Washington	$95,551	$45.94
12	Maryland	$99,354	$47.77
13	Georgia	$97,766	$47.00
14	Oregon	$94,999	$45.67
15	Nevada	$95,017	$45.68
16	Texas	$93,035	$44.73
17	Illinois	$92,641	$44.54
18	District of Columbia	$95,377	$45.85
19	Michigan	$92,875	$44.65
20	New Hampshire	$89,205	$42.89
21	North Carolina	$89,243	$42.91
22	Rhode Island	$85,731	$41.22
23	West Virginia	$86,331	$41.51
24	Wisconsin	$87,755	$42.19
25	Idaho	$88,815	$42.70
26	New Mexico	$87,889	$42.25
27	Vermont	$83,832	$40.30
28	Indiana	$85,997	$41.34
29	Hawaii	$86,992	$41.82
30	Alaska	$82,974	$39.89
31	Colorado	$86,036	$41.36
32	Kentucky	$83,916	$40.34
33	North Dakota	$80,571	$38.74
34	Utah	$78,577	$37.78
35	Maine	$83,791	$40.28
36	Montana	$80,948	$38.92
37	Minnesota	$83,047	$39.93
38	Tennessee	$80,432	$38.67
39	Mississippi	$81,713	$39.29
40	South Carolina	$79,990	$38.46
41	Florida	$76,101	$36.59
42	Nebraska	$78,198	$37.60
43	South Dakota	$76,232	$36.65
44	Iowa	$77,610	$37.31
45	Louisiana	$79,343	$38.15
46	Alabama	$77,409	$37.22
47	Wyoming	$71,557	$34.40
48	Missouri	$77,737	$37.37
49	Kansas	$77,303	$37.16
50	Arkansas	$72,237	$34.73
51	Oklahoma	$72,273	$34.75

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Highest paying cities for information managers

The highest-paying cities for information managers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$131,553	$63.25
2	New York, NY	$112,358	$54.02
3	Boston, MA	$104,978	$50.47
4	Pittsburgh, PA	$101,177	$48.64
5	Baltimore, MD	$99,593	$47.88
6	Dublin, OH	$99,216	$47.70
7	Wilmington, DE	$98,826	$47.51
8	Stamford, CT	$98,578	$47.39
9	Virginia Beach, VA	$98,359	$47.29
10	Phoenix, AZ	$97,910	$47.07
11	Atlanta, GA	$97,754	$47.00
12	Seattle, WA	$96,397	$46.34
13	Washington, DC	$95,427	$45.88
14	Las Vegas, NV	$94,379	$45.37
15	San Antonio, TX	$93,936	$45.16
16	Chicago, IL	$93,142	$44.78
17	Raleigh, NC	$90,293	$43.41
18	Milwaukee, WI	$88,213	$42.41
19	Indianapolis, IN	$85,887	$41.29
20	Saint Paul, MN	$83,193	$40.00

Information manager salary details

An information manager's salary ranges from $69,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $145,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average information manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an information manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$145,000	$12,083	$70
75th Percentile	$122,000	$10,167	$59
Average	$100,644	$8,387	$48
25th Percentile	$82,000	$6,833	$39
10th Percentile	$69,000	$5,750	$33

Highest paying information manager jobs

The highest paying types of information managers are vice president of information technology, chief information officer, and information technology director.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Information Technology Supervisor, Information Technology	$111,282	$9,274	$53.50	75,914
Vice President Of Information Technology	$160,600	$13,383	$77.21	112,564
Systems Manager	$107,156	$8,930	$51.52	145,551
Manager	$58,651	$4,888	$28.20	1,236,194
Information Technology Technical Services Manager	$114,021	$9,502	$54.82	209,334
Information Systems Director	$130,822	$10,902	$62.89	128,575

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Which companies pay information managers the most?

Information manager salaries at Exelixis and Microsoft are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average information manager salary at companies like Amazon and Constellation Brands are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Exelixis	$148,303	$71.30
2	Microsoft	$139,303	$66.97
3	Amazon	$137,723	$66.21
4	Constellation Brands	$131,065	$63.01
5	Beazer Homes	$129,685	$62.35
6	AstraZeneca	$128,812	$61.93
7	AbbVie	$128,361	$61.71
8	Novartis	$127,820	$61.45
9	U.S. Pharmacopeia	$123,662	$59.45
10	Morgan Stanley	$119,489	$57.45
11	IBM	$119,216	$57.32
12	Technip USA Corporation	$118,779	$57.11
13	Fluor Corporation	$116,869	$56.19
14	The Travelers Companies	$115,487	$55.52
15	The Coca-Cola Company	$114,613	$55.10
16	Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$111,852	$53.77
17	Pwc	$109,354	$52.57
18	Celestar	$106,419	$51.16
19	Deloitte	$106,416	$51.16
20	Wartsila Holding Inc	$105,697	$50.82

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Information Manager salary by industry

The average information manager salary varies across industries:

The average information manager salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $124,395, the highest of any industry.
The average information manager salary in the finance industry is $104,832.
Information managers in the government industry earn an average salary of $80,314, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for information managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Pharmaceutical	$124,395	$59.81
2	Construction	$104,832	$50.40
3	Professional	$100,711	$48.42
4	Manufacturing	$100,432	$48.28
5	Health Care	$98,642	$47.42
6	Insurance	$94,097	$45.24
7	Government	$80,314	$38.61

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Information manager salary trends

The average information manager salary has risen by $22,067 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average information manager earned $78,577 annually, but today, they earn $100,644 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for information managers over the last decade.

Compare information manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average information manager salary over time

Compare information manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Information manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$101,000	$48.39	+3.2%
2025	$97,500	$46.85	+2.6%
2024	$94,900	$45.63	+2.3%
2023	$92,700	$44.57	+2.5%
2022	$90,400	$43.47	+3.1%

Recently added information manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Cooley	Information Governance Regulatory and Privacy Manager	Chicago, IL	06/28/2025	$115,000
CVS Health	Manager, Information Governance and Privacy	Lansing, MI	06/27/2025	$60,300
Perkins Coie	Information Governance Manager	Seattle, WA	06/27/2025	$87,710
Microsoft Corporation	Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager	Phoenix, AZ	06/24/2025	$153,600
Microsoft Corporation	Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager	Atlanta, GA	06/24/2025	$153,600
Microsoft Corporation	Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager	Washington, DC	06/24/2025	$153,600
Microsoft Corporation	Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager	San Antonio, TX	06/24/2025	$153,600
Microsoft Corporation	Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager	Redmond, WA	06/24/2025	$153,600
Aspire Tour	Data & Information Manager	Jacksonville, FL	06/24/2025	$90,000
CVS Health	Manager, Information Governance and Privacy	Northbrook, IL	06/21/2025	$60,300

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