IT Manager salary in Washington, DC
Based on 520 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Arlington, Herndon, Reston, Mclean, Bethesda.
Also listed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $160,000 |
| 25th | $174,328 |
| 50th (median) | $196,040 |
| 75th | $223,912 |
| 90th | $250,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $154,501 | $140,000 | $174,209 | 240 |
| FY2021 | $160,000 | $147,935 | $180,000 | 206 |
| FY2022 | $168,397 | $152,277 | $190,000 | 354 |
| FY2023 | $178,169 | $159,000 | $201,323 | 249 |
| FY2024 | $186,638 | $168,147 | $205,000 | 265 |
| FY2025 | $195,885 | $172,650 | $223,912 | 335 |
| FY2026 | $198,972 | $174,720 | $233,230 | 185 |
Cost of living
Washington's median IT Manager salary of $196,040 is worth about $180,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $195,190 in May 2025 (20,800 employed). The H-1B median here is $196,040, 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $184,900 | 143 |
| EY | $233,883 | 36 |
| Deloitte | $196,040 | 33 |
| Comcast | $168,150 | 26 |
| PwC | $205,500 | 20 |
| Marriott International | $189,747 | 12 |
| Walmart | too few | 7 |
| Government Employee Insurance Company (GEICO) | too few | 6 |
| Accenture | too few | 5 |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage | 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 | $148,700 | 30 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $184,100 | 172 |
| Senior · Level III | $210,000 | 87 |
| Expert · Level IV | $242,660 | 118 |
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 | $140,275 | $148,700 | 30 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $168,147 | $184,100 | 172 |
| Senior · Level III | $196,040 | $210,000 | 87 |
| Expert · Level IV | $233,230 | $242,660 | 118 |
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.