IT Faculty Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Faculty in the United States is $109,405 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,511
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,367 to $118,359
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,138
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IT Faculty Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $118,359 $9,863 $2,276 $57
Average $109,405 $9,117 $2,104 $53
25th Percentile $100,367 $8,364 $1,930 $48
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Key Factors That Influence IT Faculty Salaries

An IT Faculty'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 Faculty Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Faculty'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): $73,956
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,556
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,746
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,629
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,095
Levels Salary
IT System... Level IT Faculty$73,956
IT System... Level IT Faculty$87,556
IT Facult... Level IT Faculty$108,746
IT System... Level IT Faculty$128,629
IT System... Level IT Faculty$145,095
$73,956 0 yr
$87,556 < 2 yrs
$108,746 2-4 yrs
$128,629 5-8 yrs
$145,095 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do IT Faculty Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract IT Faculties. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $121,133.
  • California: $120,674.
  • Massachusetts: $119,065.

Top Paying Cities for IT Faculties

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: $137,993
  • San Francisco: $136,482
  • Oakland: $133,605

What Skills Can Increase an IT Faculty's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.84% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Oracle (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Applying Oracle to manage data and information applications effectively.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.84%
Installation 1.89%
Oracle 1.27%
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 Faculty's salary.
  • Results Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Results Oriented
$112,687
3%
Decision Making
$111,593
2%
Consulting
$111,593
2%
Analysis
$111,593
2%
Test Plans
$111,593
2%
Agile
$111,593
2%
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IT Faculty Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For IT Faculty roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 34% above the average. In contrast, IT Faculty positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view IT Faculty as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an IT Faculty

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$146,608$70.034%
Pharmaceuticals$141,478$68.029%
Internet$136,238$65.025%
Biotechnology$130,998$63.020%
Financial Services$125,758$60.015%

How Education impacts an IT Faculty's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many IT Faculties enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Faculty with a Bachelor's Degree is between $108,082 and $114,152).

IT Faculty Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for IT Faculty
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 4.8%
Associates 7.8%
Bachelors 56.6%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 1.0%
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IT Faculty Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Faculty'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for IT Faculty

Salaries for an IT Faculty can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,628 in 2023 to around $100,923 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of IT Faculty salary trends, .

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