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IT Manager Salary in 2026

Median Salary

$164,070

$13,673/mo

Entry Level

$85,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$210,000

experienced

Job Growth

+5%

10-yr outlook

IT Manager Overview

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2-5 years

Industry

Total Jobs (US)

1.8M

5-Year Growth

+15%

Category

Technology

Hourly Rate

$78.88/hr

Monthly Pay

$13,673

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated IT Manager Salary

$168,000

$14,000/month · $6,462/biweekly · $80.77/hr

IT Manager Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the IT Manager field.

25th Percentile$116,628
$117K
Median (50th)$164,070
$164K
75th Percentile$187,035
$187K
90th Percentile$241,500
$242K
Top Earners$273,000
$273K

Entry-level IT Managers earn around $85,000, while the top 10% earn $241,500 or more.

Top Paying States for IT Managers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$194,000+$29,930
New York$189,000+$24,930
Illinois$171,000+$6,930
Texas$161,000$-3,070
Florida$161,000$-3,070

Top Paying Cities for IT Managers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$194,000+$29,930
Los Angeles$184,000+$19,930
Chicago$172,000+$7,930
Houston$162,000$-2,070
Phoenix$159,000$-5,070

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

CommunicationProblem solvingTeamwork

Certifications

IT Manager Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a IT Manager from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$85,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$148,000

3-7 years

Senior

$210,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$273,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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