IT Manager Salary in Washington, DC
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The median IT manager in the Washington area earns $195,190 a year ($93.84 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($175,140). Half of the 20,800 IT managers there earn between $171,120 and $228,800.
Median $195,190
10th: $133,10090th: $295,960
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $133,100 | $107,550 |
| 25th percentile | $171,120 | $138,060 |
| Median | $195,190 | $175,140 |
| 75th percentile | $228,800 | $220,730 |
| 90th percentile | $295,960 | $297,510 |
| Average | $206,960 | $192,160 |
| Jobs | 20,800 | 670,570 |
Washington, DC ranks 9th 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
- New York, NY: $215,300
- Boston, MA: $214,960
- Seattle, WA: $214,680
- San Diego, CA: $206,740
- Los Angeles, CA: $204,370
- Denver, CO: $203,340
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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.