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Information technology manager salary

Average information technology manager salary

$119,589

$57.49 hourly rate

Entry-level information technology manager salary
$84,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary Insights

The average salary for an Information Technology Manager in the United States is $119,589 per year, which translates to approximately $57 per hour. This figure reflects the growing importance of technology leadership in organizations. Salaries can differ significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and specific industry sectors.

Regional Salary Variations

For instance, states like California and New York are known for offering higher compensation due to the concentration of tech companies and the cost of living. In these states, IT Managers can earn upwards of $130,000 annually. Conversely, regions with lower living costs may offer salaries closer to the national average.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Experience also plays a critical role in salary determination. IT Managers with over 10 years of experience can expect salaries significantly higher than entry-level positions. Additionally, pursuing further certifications, such as PMP or CISSP, can enhance earning potential. As the tech industry evolves, ongoing education and skill development remain key to maximizing career prospects.

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Information technology manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed and Glassdoor, the average salary for an information technology manager typically falls between $95,434 and $150,638.
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Average information technology manager salary by state

The average information technology manager salary in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average information technology manager salary states are Utah, Wyoming, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for information technology managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rhode Island$128,641$61.85
2Vermont$131,837$63.38
3New Hampshire$133,075$63.98
4North Dakota$122,755$59.02
5Maine$132,217$63.57
6Massachusetts$127,117$61.11
7West Virginia$126,353$60.75
8Montana$123,521$59.39
9California$128,066$61.57
10New York$128,286$61.68
11Washington$121,204$58.27
12Delaware$123,997$59.61
13New Jersey$124,875$60.04
14Connecticut$124,205$59.71
15Illinois$118,514$56.98
16Pennsylvania$118,403$56.92
17New Mexico$120,752$58.05
18Wisconsin$118,687$57.06
19Arizona$114,082$54.85
20Virginia$116,923$56.21
21Indiana$117,834$56.65
22North Carolina$114,406$55.00
23Nevada$114,194$54.90
24Ohio$113,077$54.36
25Michigan$116,785$56.15
26District of Columbia$114,649$55.12
27Oregon$111,787$53.74
28Minnesota$112,085$53.89
29Mississippi$112,929$54.29
30Kansas$110,456$53.10
31Maryland$115,521$55.54
32Kentucky$109,122$52.46
33Iowa$107,651$51.76
34Tennessee$108,424$52.13
35South Dakota$102,303$49.18
36Arkansas$107,740$51.80
37Colorado$109,379$52.59
38Utah$98,955$47.57
39Alaska$103,522$49.77
40Nebraska$102,297$49.18
41Wyoming$95,284$45.81
42Idaho$102,077$49.08
43Texas$101,128$48.62
44Missouri$105,480$50.71
45Georgia$103,302$49.66
46Oklahoma$103,142$49.59
47Alabama$99,689$47.93
48Hawaii$73,419$35.30
49Florida$81,505$39.19
50South Carolina$92,707$44.57
51Louisiana$90,121$43.33
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Highest paying cities for information technology managers

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

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Richmond, CA$139,104$66.88
2New York, NY$128,391$61.73
3Boston, MA$127,309$61.21
4Jersey City, NJ$125,161$60.17
5Seattle, WA$121,735$58.53
6Philadelphia, PA$118,812$57.12
7Chicago, IL$118,802$57.12
8McLean, VA$118,388$56.92
9Indianapolis, IN$117,887$56.68
10Detroit, MI$117,060$56.28
11Baltimore, MD$115,772$55.66
12Raleigh, NC$115,315$55.44
13Washington, DC$114,700$55.14
14Phoenix, AZ$114,634$55.11
15Cleveland, OH$113,854$54.74
16Minneapolis, MN$112,176$53.93
17Englewood, CO$109,472$52.63
18Saint Louis, MO$106,134$51.03
19Plano, TX$105,665$50.80
20Alpharetta, GA$104,953$50.46

Information Technology Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Richmond, CA
  2. New York, NY
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Jersey City, NJ
  5. Seattle, WA

Information technology manager salary details

An information technology manager's salary ranges from $84,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $169,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average information technology manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an information technology manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$169,000$14,083$81
75th Percentile$143,000$11,917$69
Average$119,589$9,966$57
25th Percentile$99,000$8,250$48
10th Percentile$84,000$7,000$40

Highest paying information technology manager jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Systems Manager$107,156$8,930$51.52145,551
Network Manager$97,578$8,131$46.9136,831
Chief Technology Officer$172,989$14,416$83.17124,289
Information Technology Supervisor, Information Technology$111,282$9,274$53.5075,914
Vice President Of Information Technology$160,600$13,383$77.21112,564
Information Systems Manager$137,275$11,440$66.00151,862

Top companies hiring information technology managers now:

  1. Microsoft jobs (77)
  2. Cisco jobs (69)
  3. Arrow Electronics jobs (111)
  4. Capgemini jobs (92)
  5. Intel jobs (71)

Which companies pay information technology managers the most?

Information technology manager salaries at Meta and eBay are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average information technology manager salary at companies like The RealReal and Cloudflare are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$176,683$84.94
2eBay$165,177$79.41
3The RealReal$161,422$77.61
4Cloudflare$161,092$77.45
5Anaplan$160,708$77.26
6NVIDIA$160,432$77.13
7PayPal$159,984$76.92
8SAP$159,693$76.78
9DoorDash$159,167$76.52
10Apple$158,123$76.02
11Mayo Clinic$157,525$75.73
12Safeway$157,028$75.49
13Uber Technologies$155,819$74.91
14Genentech$154,974$74.51
15Sidley Austin$153,739$73.91
16UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital$152,558$73.35
17VMware$152,350$73.25
18Levi Strauss & Co.$152,321$73.23
19Yummly$152,085$73.12
20ServiceNow$151,575$72.87

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$118,000$116,400$114,800$113,200$111,600$110,000
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Information technology manager salary trends

The average information technology manager salary has risen by $26,220 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average information technology manager earned $93,369 annually, but today, they earn $119,589 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for information technology managers over the last decade.

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Average information technology manager salary over time

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Information technology manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$120,000$57.49+3.2%
2024$116,000$55.67+2.6%
2023$113,000$54.22+2.3%
2022$110,000$52.96+2.5%
2021$107,000$51.66+3.1%

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