IT Manager Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median IT manager in the Cleveland area earns $156,410 a year ($75.20 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($175,140) and 4% below the Ohio median ($163,640). Half of the 4,430 IT managers there earn between $126,610 and $174,240.
Median $156,410
10th: $96,94090th: $219,970
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,940 | $100,900 | $107,550 |
| 25th percentile | $126,610 | $129,570 | $138,060 |
| Median | $156,410 | $163,640 | $175,140 |
| 75th percentile | $174,240 | $205,860 | $220,730 |
| 90th percentile | $219,970 | $233,510 | $297,510 |
| Average | $160,800 | $169,360 | $192,160 |
| Jobs | 4,430 | 19,500 | 670,570 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for IT manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($291,660).
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- Cincinnati, OH: $169,530
- Columbus, OH: $167,630
- San Jose, CA: $291,660
- San Francisco, CA: $232,890
- New York, NY: $215,300
- Boston, MA: $214,960
- Seattle, WA: $214,680
- San Diego, CA: $206,740
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- HR Manager: $134,380
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.