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Computer and Information Systems Manager Salary

Computer and Information Systems Managers earn a median $175,140 a year nationally. Management Occupations

U.S. median
$175,140
$84.20 per hour
Range
$107,550 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
670,570
across the U.S.
▲2.3%
Pay trend: The median for computer and information systems managers in the U.S. rose from $171,200 (May 2024) to $175,140 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).

What computer and information systems managers do

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)
Openings per year
53,500

Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 53,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Computer and Information Systems Manager take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Computer and Information Systems Manager
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$130,974
per year · effective tax rate 25.2%
$10,915Monthly
$5,457Twice a month
$5,037Every 2 weeks
$62.97Hourly
  • Federal income tax$30,768
  • Social Security (6.2%)$10,859
  • Medicare (1.45%)$2,540
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$130,974

Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$107,550$51.71$84,491
25th percentile$138,060$66.38$105,630
Median (50th)$175,140$84.20$130,974
75th percentile$220,730$106.12$163,966
90th percentile (top earners)$297,510+$143.03$213,617

Best cities for computer and information systems managers (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1San Jose, CA$239,200+$183,265$165,96719,070
2Seattle, WA$214,680$159,739$143,73713,170
3Boston, MA$214,960$149,417$138,00920,530
4Denver, CO$203,340$143,148$135,3247,730
5Austin, TX$176,990$132,239$134,84711,050
6New York, NY$215,300$148,533$131,95562,430
7Bridgeport, CT$201,440$140,051$131,0562,900
8San Francisco, CA$232,890$151,493$131,03423,830
9Houston, TX$172,160$128,937$130,73013,090
10San Antonio, TX$163,490$123,011$129,8744,090
11Nashville, TN$165,970$124,706$129,4475,640
12Cincinnati, OH$169,530$123,260$129,2443,920
13Charlotte, NC$176,840$125,589$129,0108,120
14Kansas City, MO$168,050$119,167$128,7694,710
15Durham, NC$176,190$125,171$128,2854,170
16Columbus, OH$167,630$122,014$127,8044,330
17Jacksonville, FL$169,010$126,784$127,4423,000
18Orlando, FL$171,210$128,288$126,4945,190
19Dallas, TX$173,810$130,065$126,16730,690
20Raleigh, NC$173,960$123,735$126,0596,010
21Tampa, FL$168,470$126,415$125,3006,520
22St. Louis, MO$167,130$118,582$124,7076,160
23Las Vegas, NV$166,090$124,789$124,5212,470
24Atlanta, GA$177,970$124,295$124,22314,430
25Madison, WI$168,900$119,138$122,4602,540

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Computer and Information Systems Manager salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
California $218,290+3.3%$143,455 $129,970 – $239,200+94,720
Massachusetts $214,960+5.7%$149,417 $134,390 – $239,200+24,910
New York $214,300+2.1%$147,856 $134,870 – $239,200+48,050
Washington $209,370+1.4%$155,828 $130,010 – $239,200+16,960
New Jersey $203,460+3.6%$140,705 $137,070 – $239,200+34,470
Virginia $201,490+4.5%$139,253 $133,320 – $239,200+17,550
Colorado $199,420+10.6%$140,429 $130,570 – $239,200+11,510
District of Columbia $195,190+1.7%$131,718 $126,520 – $239,200+5,690
New Hampshire $176,540−0.3%$131,931 $112,090 – $239,200+3,810
Minnesota $176,380+2.7%$120,809 $110,830 – $239,200+10,970
Oregon $175,270−1.6%$116,012 $109,370 – $239,200+7,440
Georgia $173,940+2.8%$121,749 $119,110 – $239,200+18,560
North Carolina $172,860+3.2%$123,027 $108,280 – $239,200+25,650
Connecticut $171,750+4.4%$120,502 $105,920 – $239,200+10,570
Illinois $171,730+3.6%$120,288 $105,350 – $239,200+31,680
Texas $171,530+2.5%$128,507 $106,390 – $239,200+73,060
Maryland $171,490−0.0%$120,398 $106,620 – $239,200+14,620
Delaware $168,500−6.9%$116,656 $124,290 – $239,200+2,140
Florida $168,470+2.3%$126,415 $100,390 – $239,200+35,040
Rhode Island $167,270+1.4%$119,252 $103,410 – $239,200+1,210
Arizona $166,430+3.4%$121,069 $102,320 – $228,20014,270
Nevada $165,000+20.7%$124,044 $99,090 – $239,200+3,610
Kansas $164,830+6.5%$115,529 $102,690 – $239,200+4,050
Pennsylvania $163,910+1.4%$118,266 $101,520 – $239,200+27,060
Michigan $163,760+2.8%$116,487 $99,270 – $232,87016,010
Ohio $163,640+0.2%$119,396 $100,900 – $233,51019,500
Utah $163,610+0.7%$116,697 $107,580 – $237,9708,810
Idaho $162,240+8.7%$114,667 $92,680 – $219,3801,950
South Dakota $162,240+0.9%$122,157 $119,670 – $221,420380
South Carolina $160,860+12.9%$112,719 $95,990 – $233,5004,930
Maine $160,260+20.6%$110,841 $99,030 – $218,2901,450
Wisconsin $160,140+6.9%$113,615 $99,260 – $230,9808,880
Missouri $159,460+14.1%$113,700 $95,690 – $216,33011,130
Tennessee $158,700+5.8%$119,737 $98,380 – $237,64012,040
North Dakota $149,130+9.4%$111,548 $94,820 – $192,560850
Iowa $143,780+5.2%$104,728 $101,340 – $213,7303,920
Indiana $142,040+5.4%$104,190 $94,780 – $214,5908,060
Hawaii $141,640+2.6%$98,809 $103,200 – $229,8801,200
Kentucky $140,360+5.8%$102,407 $85,770 – $217,0003,130
West Virginia $139,820−3.9%$101,029 $78,440 – $205,0401,100
Alabama $138,670+3.9%$99,378 $83,260 – $213,4607,670
Vermont $138,460−1.0%$99,167 $99,180 – $226,9601,100
New Mexico $137,730−1.1%$99,987 $89,870 – $234,7801,500
Oklahoma $137,280+3.4%$99,465 $82,970 – $214,5903,790
Nebraska $135,780+1.4%$98,773 $97,360 – $211,5005,070
Alaska $133,490+2.1%$102,506 $92,290 – $197,510970
Montana $132,860—$95,930 $92,820 – $215,8001,180
Louisiana $127,500−0.6%$94,974 $80,390 – $200,8702,860
Arkansas $127,220+7.6%$93,472 $78,630 – $219,2503,420
Mississippi $124,280+5.9%$91,972 $79,570 – $186,7301,710
Wyoming $120,850+3.2%$93,848 $83,740 – $197,960330

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer and information systems manager make?

The national median salary for computer and information systems managers is $175,140 a year ($84.20 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $107,550 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays computer and information systems managers the most?

California has the highest median pay at $218,290. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many computer and information systems managers are there in the U.S.?

About 670,570 people work as computer and information systems managers nationwide.

All 44 cities