IT Manager Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median IT manager in the Los Angeles area earns $204,370 a year ($98.25 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($175,140) and 6% below the California median ($218,290). Half of the 23,180 IT managers there earn between $163,820 and $242,970.
Median $204,370
10th: $125,60090th: $297,260
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $125,600 | $129,970 | $107,550 |
| 25th percentile | $163,820 | $170,240 | $138,060 |
| Median | $204,370 | $218,290 | $175,140 |
| 75th percentile | $242,970 | $293,470 | $220,730 |
| 90th percentile | $297,260 | $325,970 | $297,510 |
| Average | $208,290 | $238,440 | $192,160 |
| Jobs | 23,180 | 94,720 | 670,570 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for IT manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($291,660).
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- San Jose, CA: $291,660
- San Francisco, CA: $232,890
- San Diego, CA: $206,740
- New York, NY: $215,300
- Boston, MA: $214,960
- Seattle, WA: $214,680
- Denver, CO: $203,340
- Washington, DC: $195,190
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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.