Average salary, compensation, and wages for Computer and information systems managers in the United StatesEarnings for computer and information systems managers vary by specialty and level of responsibility. Median annual earnings of these managers in 2002 were $85,240. The middle 50 percent earned between $64,150 and $109,950. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $47,440, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $140,440. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer and information systems managers in 2002 were:
According to Robert Half International, average starting salaries in 2003 for high-level information technology managers ranged from $82,750 to $151,500. According to a 2003 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offers for those with an MBA, a technical undergraduate degree, and 1 year or less of experience averaged $54,643; for those with a master�s degree in management information systems/business data processing, the starting salary averaged $43,750. In addition, computer and information systems managers, especially those at higher levels, often receive more employment-related benefits — such as expense accounts, stock option plans, and bonuses — than do non-managerial workers in their organizations. More information on Computer and information systems managers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Computer and information systems managers occupation Number of Computer and information systems managers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Computer and information systems managers Working conditions for Computer and information systems managers Significant points for Computer and information systems managers Training requirements for Computer and information systems managers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |