IT Manager Salary in 2026

Official government data · Updated April 2026

The median annual salary for a IT Manager is $171,200 per year based on the most recent national wage survey data. Employment is projected to grow 15.2% over the 2024–2034 decade.

How Much Do IT Managers Make?

MetricValue
Median Annual Salary$171,200
10-Year Job Growth15.2%
Total Employment645,970
Typical EducationBachelor's degree

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What Do Top Companies Pay IT Managers?

Base salaries from employer pay disclosures — excludes equity and bonuses.

CompanyMedian Disclosed SalaryFilings
Twilio Inc $293,9594
Coinbase Global $233,5134
Intuit Inc $226,12039
PayPal Holdings $216,79544
Pinterest Inc $216,59010
Oracle America Inc $215,35321
Databricks $206,1907
Amazon.com Services LLC $200,000377

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IT Managers with these high-demand tools and technologies typically command higher salaries.

Amazon Web Services AWS softwareMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareOperating system softwareSAP softwareApache CassandraApache HadoopApache MavenApache Tomcat
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a IT Manager?
The median annual salary for a IT Manager is $171,200 per year, based on the most recent national wage survey data.
Is IT Manager a growing career?
Employment for IT Manager roles is projected to grow 15.2% over the 2024–2034 decade. Total employment is currently 645,970 workers nationally.
What skills increase IT Manager pay?
IT Managers who demonstrate skills like Amazon Web Services AWS software, Microsoft Azure software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software typically command higher salaries. Certifications and advanced tools expertise can further boost compensation.

Salary and employment figures from official U.S. government records. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, and employer.