Computer and Information Systems Manager Salary in Tucson, AZ
Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Tucson, AZ metro area earn a median $151,520 a year — 13% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $111,251 take-home, or $9,271 a month.
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- Federal income tax$25,099
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,394
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,197
- Arizona income tax$3,579
- Take-home pay$111,251
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 2.50% state
Computer and Information Systems Manager pay by experience in Tucson, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $94,660 | $45.51 | $73,266 | $6,105 |
| 25th percentile | $107,950 | $51.90 | $82,283 | $6,857 |
| Median (50th) | $151,520 | $72.85 | $111,251 | $9,271 |
| 75th percentile | $170,300 | $81.88 | $123,617 | $10,301 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $209,220 | $100.59 | $150,696 | $12,558 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $151,520 buys in Tucson, AZ
Prices in Tucson, AZ are 3.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 8% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median computer and information systems manager's $111,251 take-home pay has the buying power of $114,815 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 Tucson, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.89).
Best-paying cities for computer and information systems managers, adjusted for cost of living
Tucson, AZ ranks #84 of 123 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 | Boulder, CO | $206,260 | $145,170 | $137,992 |
| 5 | Fort Collins, CO | $195,190 | $137,461 | $135,928 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $203,340 | $143,148 | $135,324 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $176,990 | $132,239 | $134,847 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs, CO | $192,400 | $135,504 | $134,553 |
| 84 | Tucson, AZ | $151,520 | $111,251 | $114,815 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 123 metros →
Computer and Information Systems Manager salaries elsewhere in Arizona
- Phoenix, AZ — $169,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer and information systems manager make in Tucson, AZ?
The median computer and information systems manager salary in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $151,520 a year, or about $72.85 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $107,950 and $170,300.
What is a computer and information systems manager’s take-home pay in Tucson, AZ?
On the median $151,520 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $111,251 a year ($9,271 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,579 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Tucson, AZ a good place to work as a computer and information systems manager?
Pay here is 13% below the national median of $175,140. Local prices are 3.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $114,815 would in a typical U.S. city. Tucson, AZ ranks #84 of 123 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a computer and information systems manager afford rent in Tucson, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Tucson, AZ is $1,081 a month ($1,402 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%.
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