Computer and Information Systems Manager Salary in St. Louis, MO
Computer and Information Systems Managers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $167,130 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $118,582 take-home, or $9,882 a month.
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- Federal income tax$28,845
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,362
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,423
- Missouri income tax$6,918
- Take-home pay$118,582
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $1,671 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $116,910 ($9,743 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Computer and Information Systems Manager pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $103,330 | $49.68 | $77,603 | $6,467 |
| 25th percentile | $132,150 | $63.53 | $96,317 | $8,026 |
| Median (50th) | $167,130 | $80.35 | $118,582 | $9,882 |
| 75th percentile | $197,730 | $95.06 | $138,879 | $11,573 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $217,130 | $104.39 | $152,275 | $12,690 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $167,130 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median computer and information systems manager's $118,582 take-home pay has the buying power of $124,707 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Computer and Information Systems Manager jobs are about as common in St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.06).
Best-paying cities for computer and information systems managers, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #22 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 |
| 22 | St. Louis, MO | $167,130 | $118,582 | $124,707 |
*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 Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $168,050
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer and information systems manager make in St. Louis, MO?
The median computer and information systems manager salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $167,130 a year, or about $80.35 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $132,150 and $197,730.
What is a computer and information systems manager’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $167,130 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $118,582 a year ($9,882 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,918 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a computer and information systems manager?
Pay here is 5% below the national median of $175,140. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $124,707 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #22 of 44 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a computer and information systems manager afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 10% 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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