IT Manager salary in Houston, TX
Based on 429 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Katy, Spring, Cypress, Richmond, Conroe.
Also listed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $139,860 |
| 25th | $165,000 |
| 50th (median) | $189,217 |
| 75th | $213,200 |
| 90th | $248,480 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $149,000 | $129,937 | $167,550 | 244 |
| FY2021 | $157,712 | $137,425 | $179,025 | 166 |
| FY2022 | $166,000 | $145,250 | $187,699 | 239 |
| FY2023 | $172,250 | $144,635 | $190,000 | 204 |
| FY2024 | $171,000 | $144,254 | $190,770 | 207 |
| FY2025 | $185,000 | $159,040 | $210,787 | 249 |
| FY2026 | $199,520 | $171,275 | $215,000 | 180 |
Cost of living
Houston's median IT Manager salary of $189,217 is worth about $191,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $172,160 in May 2025 (13,090 employed). The H-1B median here is $189,217, 10% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte | $203,819 | 71 |
| EY | $232,832 | 68 |
| PwC | $185,000 | 30 |
| Amazon | $179,300 | 17 |
| JPMorgan Chase | too few | 9 |
| Accenture | too few | 7 |
| IBM | too few | 5 |
| Academy | too few | 5 |
| Mphasis | too few | 5 |
| PwC US Group | too few | 5 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $121,045 | 41 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $162,250 | 114 |
| Senior · Level III | $190,000 | 96 |
| Expert · Level IV | $226,840 | 140 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $115,398 | $121,045 | 41 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $139,859 | $162,250 | 114 |
| Senior · Level III | $178,984 | $190,000 | 96 |
| Expert · Level IV | $210,787 | $226,840 | 140 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.