IT Manager salary
From 20,864 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-3021: Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Also filed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 38% of IT Manager filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Amazon. 2,608 filings (13% of the total), median $200,830.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $183,851 in Atlanta, GA to $250,000 in San Francisco, CA.
- Median up 34% since FY2020. From $155,683 in FY2020 to $207,880 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
IT Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 20,864 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for IT Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-3021, Computer and Information Systems Managers). The median base salary is $200,304, 63% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $170,616 and $237,300. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 38% of filings. San Jose, CA has the most filings (2,534), and Amazon is the employer that files the most (2,608).
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Top employers for IT Manager
Amazon2,608 filings · 13%$200,830
Deloitte1,467 filings · 7%$188,600
EY1,228 filings · 6%$232,832
Apple545 filings · 3%$216,590
PwC541 filings · 3%$195,000
Meta402 filings · 2%$270,000
Google206 filings · 1%$275,000
Salesforce203 filings · 1%$260,338
PayPal200 filings · 1%$224,800
Comcast167 filings · 1%$163,657
Employers with the most IT Manager filings. Bar: share of all IT Manager filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 24% of filings
Expert · 28% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $150,000 | 1,690 |
| Level II · Qualified | $185,037 | 6,211 |
| Level III · Experienced | $208,005 | 4,019 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $250,000 | 4,572 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
IT Manager pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a IT Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Typical tasks
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
- Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
- Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Computer and Information Systems Managers), the median annual wage was $175,140 in May 2025, with 670,570 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $200,304, 14% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $147,202 | $107,550 |
| 25th percentile | $170,616 | $138,060 |
| Median | $200,304 | $175,140 |
| 75th percentile | $237,300 | $220,730 |
| 90th percentile | $275,000 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $147,202 |
| 25th | $170,616 |
| 50th (median) | $200,304 |
| 75th | $237,300 |
| 90th | $275,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $155,683 | $133,000 | $178,872 | 12,586 |
| FY2021 | $160,500 | $138,174 | $191,995 | 11,328 |
| FY2022 | $174,679 | $150,000 | $205,519 | 15,601 |
| FY2023 | $184,000 | $155,000 | $215,000 | 11,263 |
| FY2024 | $189,206 | $160,764 | $221,900 | 10,624 |
| FY2025 | $197,093 | $167,869 | $230,000 | 12,627 |
| FY2026 | $207,880 | $176,800 | $248,643 | 8,237 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B IT Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for IT Manager jobs is $200,304 (20,864 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $170,616 and $237,300.
What does an entry-level IT Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $150,000. Level I accounts for 10% of IT Manager filings.
Which city pays H-1B IT Managers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary for IT Manager jobs: $250,000 (1,849 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for IT Managers?
Amazon (2,608), Deloitte (1,467) and EY (1,228) filed the most IT Manager LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B IT Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($200,304) is 14% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($175,140, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.