IT manager salary in United States

The average salary for an IT Manager is $107,398 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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IT Manager salaries typically range between a low of $69,356 and a high of $166,307 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for IT Manager include San Diego, CA at $120,622 per year, Washington, DC at $118,337 per year, and Atlanta, GA at $116,962 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for IT Manager include Dantech Corporation ($262,080 per year) and Sandia National Laboratories ($240,600 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average IT Manager salary compares to related positions:

• Junior IT Manager: Average $72,183 per year
• Senior IT Manager: Average $149,007 per year