The salary of an IT Vendor Relationship Manager in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Vendor Relationship Manager in the United States is $141,539. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $125,470 to $159,597, with most professionals earning between $110,840 and $176,039.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $159,597 | $13,300 | $3,069 | $77 |
| Average | $141,539 | $11,795 | $2,722 | $68 |
| 25th Percentile | $125,470 | $10,456 | $2,413 | $60 |
An entry-level IT Vendor Relationship Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $134,474. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $135,206. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $136,913. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $138,864, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $142,475.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level IT Vendor Relationship Manager | $134,474 |
| Intermediate Level IT Vendor Relationship Manager | $135,206 |
| Senior Level IT Vendor Relationship Manager | $136,913 |
| Specialist Level IT Vendor Relationship Manager | $138,864 |
| Expert Level IT Vendor Relationship Manager | $142,475 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in IT Vendor Relationship Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $130,264 in 2023 to approximately $127,256 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of IT Vendor Relationship Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $141,539 | 65.9% | ||
| Bonus | $15,343 | 7.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,001 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,589 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,138 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.9% | ||
| Pension | $8,472 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $19,309 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $214,743 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.8% |
| Associates | 11.0% |
| Bachelors | 46.2% |
| Masters | 34.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of IT Vendor Relationship Manager is $141,539. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of IT Vendor Relationship Manager is $68; the average weekly pay of IT Vendor Relationship Manager is $2,722; the average monthly pay of IT Vendor Relationship Manager is $11,795.
An IT Vendor Relationship Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an IT Vendor Relationship Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an IT Vendor Relationship Manager is $177,631.
The highest pay for IT Vendor Relationship Manager is $176,039.
The lowest pay for IT Vendor Relationship Manager is $110,840.
IT Vendor Relationship Manager manages the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Assists with selecting the company's product and service providers and tracks the procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Being an IT Vendor Relationship Manager leads request for proposals (RFP) process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Additionally, IT Vendor Relationship Manager works closely with internal teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The IT Vendor Relationship Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an IT Vendor Relationship Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
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