Computer and Information Systems Manager Salary in Madison, WI
Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Madison, WI metro area earn a median $168,900 a year — 4% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $119,138 take-home, or $9,928 a month.
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- Federal income tax$29,270
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,472
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,449
- Wisconsin income tax$7,571
- Take-home pay$119,138
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.30% state
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Computer and Information Systems Manager pay by experience in Madison, WI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $98,520 | $47.37 | $74,298 | $6,191 |
| 25th percentile | $132,680 | $63.79 | $96,301 | $8,025 |
| Median (50th) | $168,900 | $81.20 | $119,138 | $9,928 |
| 75th percentile | $198,760 | $95.56 | $138,849 | $11,571 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $275,690+ | $132.54 | $186,715 | $15,560 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Wisconsin resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $168,900 buys in Madison, WI
Prices in Madison, WI are 2.7% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 0% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median computer and information systems manager's $119,138 take-home pay has the buying power of $122,460 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Madison, WI has 1.4× the national concentration of computer and information systems manager jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for computer and information systems managers, adjusted for cost of living
Madison, WI ranks #25 of 44 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $239,200+ | $183,265 | $165,967 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $214,680 | $159,739 | $143,737 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $214,960 | $149,417 | $138,009 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $203,340 | $143,148 | $135,324 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | $176,990 | $132,239 | $134,847 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $215,300 | $148,533 | $131,955 |
| 7 | Bridgeport, CT | $201,440 | $140,051 | $131,056 |
| 8 | San Francisco, CA | $232,890 | $151,493 | $131,034 |
| 25 | Madison, WI | $168,900 | $119,138 | $122,460 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 44 metros →
About the job: computer and information systems managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +15.8% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Computer and Information Systems Manager salaries elsewhere in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, WI — $161,220
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer and information systems manager make in Madison, WI?
The median computer and information systems manager salary in the Madison, WI metro area is $168,900 a year, or about $81.20 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $132,680 and $198,760.
What is a computer and information systems manager’s take-home pay in Madison, WI?
On the median $168,900 salary, a single filer living in Wisconsin takes home about $119,138 a year ($9,928 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $7,571 in Wisconsin taxes in 2026.
Is Madison, WI a good place to work as a computer and information systems manager?
Pay here is 4% below the national median of $175,140. Local prices are 2.7% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $122,460 would in a typical U.S. city. Madison, WI ranks #25 of 44 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a computer and information systems manager afford rent in Madison, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Madison, WI is $1,377 a month ($1,600 for two bedrooms) — 14% of a median computer and information systems manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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