IT Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does an IT Supervisor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Supervisor in the United States is $127,951 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, an IT Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,667
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,174 to $135,654
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,541
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IT Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $135,654 $11,305 $2,609 $65
Average $127,951 $10,663 $2,461 $62
25th Percentile $115,174 $9,598 $2,215 $55
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Key Factors That Influence IT Supervisor Salaries

An IT Supervisor'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IT Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Supervisor'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $198,439
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,022
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,384
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,992
  • Expert (over 8 years): $165,963
Levels Salary
Informati... Level IT Supervisor$198,439
Informati... Level IT Supervisor$92,022
IT Superv... Level IT Supervisor$127,384
Informati... Level IT Supervisor$135,992
Informati... Level IT Supervisor$165,963
$198,439 0 yr
$92,022 < 2 yrs
$127,384 2-4 yrs
$135,992 5-8 yrs
$165,963 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for IT Supervisors

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:

  • San Jose: $161,385
  • San Francisco: $159,798
  • Oakland: $156,254

What Skills Can Increase an IT Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.96% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Telecommunications (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
  • Computer Hardware (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Maintaining, configuring, and setting up computer hardware to increase business efficiency and staff productivity.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.96%
Telecommunications 2.08%
Computer Hardware 1.8%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an IT Supervisor's salary.
  • Information Security: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Information Security
$136,908
7%
Consulting
$134,349
5%
Collaboration
$134,349
5%
Innovation
$134,349
5%
IT Operations
$134,349
5%
Disaster Recovery
$134,349
5%
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How Education impacts an IT Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many IT Supervisors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an IT Supervisor with a Associate's Degree is between $116,520 and $125,625).

IT Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for IT Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.8%
High School 23.6%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 48.6%
Masters 13.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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IT Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Supervisor'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for IT Supervisor

Salaries for an IT Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,330 in 2023 to around $87,108 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of IT Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of IT Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$87,330
2024
$88,190
2025
$87,108
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2023 $87,330
2024 $88,190
2025 $87,108
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