Computer and Information Systems Manager Salary in Columbus, OH
Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Columbus, OH metro area earn a median $167,630 a year — 4% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $122,014 take-home, or $10,168 a month.
Take-home pay calculator
Pre-filled with the median computer and information systems manager salary in Columbus, OH. Enter your own offer to see your paycheck.
- Federal income tax$28,965
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,393
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,431
- Ohio income tax$3,827
- Take-home pay$122,014
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Columbus? City residents also pay Columbus’s city income tax — about $4,191 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $117,823 ($9,819 a month). Choose “Columbus” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
Got an offer somewhere else? Compare it with this one after taxes and rent →
Computer and Information Systems Manager pay by experience in Columbus, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $105,720 | $50.83 | $81,079 | $6,757 |
| 25th percentile | $133,580 | $64.22 | $99,677 | $8,306 |
| Median (50th) | $167,630 | $80.59 | $122,014 | $10,168 |
| 75th percentile | $210,280 | $101.10 | $151,498 | $12,625 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $270,450+ | $130.02 | $189,952 | $15,829 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $167,630 buys in Columbus, OH
Prices in Columbus, OH are 4.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 12% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median computer and information systems manager's $122,014 take-home pay has the buying power of $127,804 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 Columbus, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.91).
Best-paying cities for computer and information systems managers, adjusted for cost of living
Columbus, OH ranks #16 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 |
| 16 | Columbus, OH | $167,630 | $122,014 | $127,804 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 44 metros →
Computer and Information Systems Manager salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Cincinnati, OH — $169,530
- Cleveland, OH — $156,410
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer and information systems manager make in Columbus, OH?
The median computer and information systems manager salary in the Columbus, OH metro area is $167,630 a year, or about $80.59 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $133,580 and $210,280.
What is a computer and information systems manager’s take-home pay in Columbus, OH?
On the median $167,630 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $122,014 a year ($10,168 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,827 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Columbus, OH 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 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $127,804 would in a typical U.S. city. Columbus, OH ranks #16 of 44 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a computer and information systems manager afford rent in Columbus, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,179 a month ($1,416 for two bedrooms) — 12% of a median computer and information systems manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Columbus, OH
- Financial Manager — $145,630
- Sales Manager — $138,580
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $107,520
- Construction Manager — $105,200
- General and Operations Manager — $102,590
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $61,880