IT manager salary in United States

The average salary for an IT Manager is $107,818 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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IT Manager salaries typically range between a low of $69,626 and a high of $166,959 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for IT Manager include New York, NY at $118,341 per year, Denver, CO at $118,285 per year, and San Diego, CA at $116,508 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 $149,434 per year