Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$173,000 / year
≈ $14,400 per month · $83.17 per hour
Low $117,000Average $173,000High $225,500
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.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Manager IT Operations Project is a management role accountable for a team’s output, priorities, and people development, focused on IT Operations Project in the Information Technology job family.
The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.
Typical experience: 7 to 12 years at the Manager level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Lead team output, priorities, and people development
Manage team budget, headcount, and resource allocation
Hire, develop, coach, and evaluate direct reports
Own results for a defined functional scope
Partner across functions to drive outcomes
Report performance and status to senior leadership
Improve operational processes for efficiency and quality
Manage cost, capacity, and workflow
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$173,000
2027$179,000
2028$185,500
2029$192,000
2030$198,500
2031$205,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Manager IT Operations Project make?
The median market pay for a Manager IT Operations Project in the United States is about $173,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Manager IT Operations Project?
A typical market range for a Manager IT Operations Project runs from about $147,000 to $199,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Manager IT Operations Project pays 1% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $174,000).
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