Runs internal IT operations, infrastructure budget, and IT teams.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for IT Managers. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $116,100 | $84,500 | $150,700 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $144,400 | $105,000 | $187,300 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $166,000 | $120,800 | $215,400 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $199,200 | $144,900 | $258,400 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $225,700 | $164,200 | $292,900 |
Top 10 states by median IT Manager salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $232,400 | $176,600 | $302,100 | +40% |
| Washington DC | $232,400 | $176,600 | $302,100 | +40% |
| New York | $219,100 | $166,500 | $284,900 | +32% |
| Washington | $219,100 | $166,500 | $284,900 | +32% |
| Massachusetts | $215,800 | $164,000 | $280,500 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $209,200 | $159,000 | $271,900 | +26% |
| Connecticut | $200,900 | $152,700 | $261,100 | +21% |
| Maryland | $199,200 | $151,400 | $259,000 | +20% |
| Colorado | $194,200 | $147,600 | $252,500 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $189,200 | $143,800 | $246,000 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $141,100 | $107,200 | $183,400 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $139,400 | $106,000 | $181,300 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $139,400 | $106,000 | $181,300 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $139,400 | $106,000 | $181,300 | -16% |
| Alabama | $137,800 | $104,700 | $179,100 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $137,800 | $104,700 | $179,100 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $132,800 | $100,900 | $172,600 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $132,800 | $100,900 | $172,600 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $129,500 | $98,400 | $168,300 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $129,500 | $98,400 | $168,300 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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