IT Manager salary in Memphis, TN
Based on 54 certified H-1B filings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Collierville, Olive Branch.
Also listed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $122,046 |
| 25th | $149,178 |
| 50th (median) | $149,858 |
| 75th | $174,768 |
| 90th | $189,828 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $123,864 | $94,307 | $142,220 | 28 |
| FY2021 | $115,000 | $111,634 | $147,500 | 19 |
| FY2022 | $128,479 | $110,440 | $141,500 | 34 |
| FY2023 | $145,025 | $112,424 | $163,133 | 26 |
| FY2024 | $139,406 | $112,091 | $160,331 | 28 |
| FY2025 | $149,178 | $147,877 | $163,433 | 43 |
| FY2026 | $182,347 | $161,149 | $192,150 | 11 |
Cost of living
Memphis's median IT Manager salary of $149,858 is worth about $162,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Memphis = 92.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Memphis, TN area earned a median of $161,790 in May 2025 (1,710 employed). The H-1B median here is $149,858, 7% lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AutoZone | $165,000 | 11 |
| FedEx | $149,178 | 11 |
| Rentokil North America | too few | 4 |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | too few | 4 |
| ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | too few | 3 |
| FedEx Freight | too few | 2 |
| Integra LifeSciences | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | $149,178 | 25 |
| Expert · Level IV | $192,150 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior · Level III | $149,178 | $149,178 | 25 |
| Expert · Level IV | $176,571 | $192,150 | 11 |
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.