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Data Infrastructure Operations Manager Salary in Illinois

How much does a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager make in Illinois?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager in Illinois is $139,760 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,183
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,310 to $150,450
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,706
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Data Infrastructure Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $150,450 $12,538 $2,893 $72
Average $139,760 $11,647 $2,688 $67
25th Percentile $130,310 $10,859 $2,506 $63
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Key Factors That Influence Data Infrastructure Operations Manager Salaries

A Data Infrastructure Operations Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Infrastructure Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Data Center Operations Administrator III (4-7 years): $109,544
  • Data Center Operations Supervisor (7+ years): $116,044
  • Data Infrastructure Operations Manager (7+ years): $139,757
  • Data Center Operations Senior Manager (7+ years): $168,797
  • Data Center Operations Director (7+ years): $190,707
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Data Center Operations Administrator III4-7 years$109,544
Data Center Operations Supervisor7+ years$116,044
Data Infrastructure Operations Manager7+ years$139,757
Data Center Operations Senior Manager7+ years$168,797
Data Center Operations Director7+ years$190,707
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Top Paying Cities for Data Infrastructure Operations Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $128,830
  • Saint Peter: $128,660
  • Salem: $129,150

Data Infrastructure Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$130,310
Average $139,760/year
$150,450
$10,859
Average $11,647/month
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$2,506
Average $2,688/week
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Average $67/hour
$72
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $150,450 $12,538 $2,893 $72
Average $139,760 $11,647 $2,688 $67
25th Percentile $130,310 $10,859 $2,506 $63

Data Infrastructure Operations Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Data Infrastructure Operations Manager
Data Center Operations Senior Manager
Data Center Operations Director

For a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Data Center Operations Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $168,800 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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