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IT Manager SalaryBy James MaguireApril 29, 2010 IT manager salary levels have suffered in this economic downturn just like salaries for many other positions. Most IT managers salaries have been flat to modestly down, as shown by the IT salary data below. Okay, thats the bad news. The good news is that IT manager salary levels continue to be healthy. Upper five figures for the average IT manager salaries shown here, trending toward (or exceeding) six figures given bonuses and higher wages in areas like Silicon Valley and New York. Okay, you might argue that an IT manager living in those areas needs a higher salary just to stay even good point. You might also argue that, since IT managers shoulder so much stress-inducing responsibilities, they, again, need a higher salary to compensate. Again, good point. At any rate, realize the IT manager salary numbers listed below are national averages for large companies. They may vary significantly based on an IT managers specialty, experience, industry and general level of luck. Two sources of IT manager salary data: Salary data in this first list is courtesy of Janco, Inc. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see IT manager salary data from Robert Half Technology. Data courtesy Janco:
IT Manager - Database2009: Base salary: $95,429
Total compensation: $98,683 2010: Base salary: $95,244 Total compensation: $98,552 % Change: -0.13%
IT Manager - Data Warehouse2009: Base salary: $88,345
Total compensation: $93,836 2010: Base salary: $88,678 Total compensation: $93,965 % Change: 0.14% Project Manager - Distributed Systems2009: Base salary: $95,658
Total compensation: $106,752 2010: Base salary: $96,161 Total compensation: $106,759 % Change: 0.01%
IT Manager - Network Services2009: Base salary: $82,266
Total compensation: $86,914 2010: Base salary: $82,724 Total compensation: $87,397 % Change: 0.56% IT Manager - Quality Control2009: Base salary: $72,195
Total compensation: $76,630 2010: Base salary: $72,217 Total compensation: $76,065 % Change: -0.74% IT Manager - Systems and Programming2009: Base salary: $97,995
Total compensation: $101,817 2010: Base salary: $97,710 Total compensation: $101,679 % Change: -0.14% IT Manager - Training and Documentation2009: Base salary: $73,039
Total compensation: $77,562 2010: Base salary: $72,705 Total compensation: $101,940 % Change: -0.69% Project Manager - Network Technical Services2009: Base salary: $89,258
Total compensation: $93,078 2010: Base salary: $89,473 Total compensation: $93,210 % Change: 0.14% IT Manager - Application Development2009: Base salary: $78,426
Total compensation: $79,169 2010: Base salary: $77,928 Total compensation: $78,757 % Change: -0.52% IT Manager - Voice and Data Communications2009: Base salary: $91,704
Total compensation: $97,789 2010: Base salary: $91,374 Total compensation: $97,362 % Change: -0.44% Project Manager - Applications2009: Base salary: $94,472
Total compensation: $103,108 2010: Base salary: $94,852 Total compensation: $104,129 % Change: 0.99%
IT Salary: IT Manager
IT Manager - Computer Operations2009: Base salary: $84,472
Total compensation: $90,833 2010: Base salary: $84,317 Total compensation: $90,559 % Change: -0.30%
IT Manager - Production Support2009: Base salary: $73,157
Total compensation: $75,968 2010: Base salary: $75,906 Total compensation: $79,885 % Change: 5.16% IT Manager - Security and Workstations2009: Base salary: $89,314
Total compensation: $93,547 2010: Base salary: $87,779 Total compensation: $91,894 % Change: -1.77%
IT Manager - Internet Systems2009: Base salary: $82,923
Total compensation: $84,940 2010: Base salary: $82,966 Total compensation: $85,006 % Change: 0.08% IT Manager - Technical Services2009: Base salary: $96,015
Total compensation: $102,425 2010: Base salary: $95,584 Total compensation: $101,940 % Change: -0.47% IT Manager - Operating Systems Production2009: Base salary: $84,500
Total compensation: $87,796 2010: Base salary: $88,940 Total compensation: $93,413 % Change: 6.40% Salary data courtesy of Robert Half: Job Title: Information Technology Manager 2010 average salary range: $85,750 $124,250. The 2010 salary range is a decrease of 2.4% under this jobs 2009 salary range, which was $88,750 $126,500. The 2009 salary range is an increase of 3.1% over this jobs 2008 salary range, which was $86,750 $122,000.
Also see: List of 2010 IT salary levels Note: Since these IT salary levels are national averages, adjust them based on your area of the country. Salary levels are approximately 10% to 30% higher in the Northeast; about average in the South Atlantic (Florida to Delaware); average to modestly lower in the Midwest, Mountain west, and South; and 5% to 30% higher on the West coast. IT salaries in large metropolitan areas are higher than the national average. For instance, in the following cities they are: Boston: 30% higher Stamford: 31% higher
New York, NY: 41% higher Washington, DC: 30% higher Philadelphia: 15% higher Atlanta: 15% higher Miami/Fort Lauderdale: 10% higher Chicago: 23% higher Dallas/Houston: 5-6% higher Irvine: 24% higher Los Angeles: 24% higher San Diego: 14% higher San Francisco: 35% higher San Jose: 32% higher Seattle: 18% higher
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