Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary by state
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About this role
Computer and Information Systems Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Computer and Information Systems Managerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$111,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$143,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$181,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$228,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$308,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+15.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
55,600
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
209,760 workers
$204,500
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
131,930 workers
$202,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
73,160 workers
$217,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
73,160 workers
$217,000
Publishing Industries
38,710 workers
$213,000
Software Publishers
35,120 workers
$214,500
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
33,170 workers
$196,500
Educational Services
32,170 workers
$148,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
31,640 workers
$156,000
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
28,750 workers
$205,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. 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.
How this role compares
Computer and Information Systems Managers pays 38% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer and Information Systems Managers make?
The average base salary for a Computer and Information Systems Managers in the United States is $199,000 per year, or about $95.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $143,000 and $228,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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