IT Manager salary in Tampa, FL
Based on 219 certified H-1B filings in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, Land O Lakes, Odessa, Lutz.
Also listed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $134,490 |
| 25th | $150,000 |
| 50th (median) | $174,920 |
| 75th | $199,410 |
| 90th | $221,551 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $139,651 | $116,500 | $156,903 | 57 |
| FY2021 | $127,000 | $116,917 | $153,500 | 81 |
| FY2022 | $163,050 | $140,800 | $177,975 | 138 |
| FY2023 | $165,850 | $146,431 | $190,000 | 94 |
| FY2024 | $179,000 | $148,000 | $198,750 | 110 |
| FY2025 | $173,110 | $149,000 | $192,858 | 146 |
| FY2026 | $185,000 | $157,000 | $202,000 | 73 |
Cost of living
Tampa's median IT Manager salary of $174,920 is worth about $173,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Tampa = 100.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Tampa, FL area earned a median of $168,470 in May 2025 (6,520 employed). The H-1B median here is $174,920, 4% 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 | $186,350 | 34 |
| PwC | $185,000 | 22 |
| EY | $268,350 | 15 |
| PwC US Group | $151,750 | 10 |
| Raymond James & Associates | too few | 9 |
| Amgen | too few | 8 |
| Amazon | too few | 7 |
| JPMorgan Chase | too few | 7 |
| Iron Mountain Information Management | too few | 6 |
| Medhok | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $116,150 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $154,866 | 88 |
| Senior · Level III | $176,800 | 41 |
| Expert · Level IV | $212,500 | 58 |
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 | $112,299 | $116,150 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $134,451 | $154,866 | 88 |
| Senior · Level III | $163,654 | $176,800 | 41 |
| Expert · Level IV | $199,410 | $212,500 | 58 |
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.