Manager IT Infrastructure Department Salary: $166,500 Average

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Average base salary

$166,500 / year

≈ $13,900 per month · $80.05 per hour

Location

Low
$133,000Average
$166,500High
$208,000

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Manager IT Infrastructure Department is a management role accountable for team delivery and people development in the Information Technology job family, focused on IT Infrastructure work. The title carries Department-level responsibility, which indicates the breadth of the organization it supports. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Manager IT Infrastructure Department pays 16% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: IT Infrastructure

Associate IT Infrastructure$134,000

Director IT Infrastructure Department$188,500

Executive Vice President IT Infrastructure Corporate$304,500

Average pay by level for this function, nearest scope match shown per level.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Manager IT Infrastructure Department make?

The average base salary for a Manager IT Infrastructure Department in the United States is $166,500 per year, or about $80.05 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $133,000 and $208,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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