Technology National Data · 2026 +2.5% YoY proj.

IT Manager Salary in 2026

Runs internal IT operations, infrastructure budget, and IT teams.

$166,000
National median annual salary for IT Managers in the United States, projected Q1 2026.
Range: $120,800 (P25) → $215,400 (P75) → $271,100 (P90).
Pay distribution · 2026
P25
$120,800
MEDIAN
$166,000
P75
$215,400
P90
$271,100
Experience Tier

IT Manager Salary by Experience Level

Pay scales steeply with tenure for IT Managers. National figures, before regional adjustments.

ExperienceMedian 202625th Percentile75th 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
Geography

Highest-Paying States for IT Managers

Top 10 states by median IT Manager salary in 2026.

StateMedian25th %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%

Lowest-Paying States for IT Managers

StateMedian25th %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%
Major US Metros

Highest-Paying Cities for IT Managers

Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.

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