It Support Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an It Support Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Support Manager in the United States is $125,986 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, an It Support Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,289
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,824 to $136,090
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,199
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It Support Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $136,090 $11,341 $2,617 $65
Average $125,986 $10,499 $2,423 $61
25th Percentile $108,824 $9,069 $2,093 $52
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Key Factors That Influence It Support Manager Salaries

An It Support 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects It Support Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Support 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $123,126
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $124,317
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,509
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,986
  • Expert (over 8 years): $128,714
Levels Salary
Entry Level It Support Manager$123,126
Intermediate Level It Support Manager$124,317
Senior Level It Support Manager$125,509
Specialist Level It Support Manager$125,986
Expert Level It Support Manager$128,714
$123,126 0 yr
$124,317 < 2 yrs
$125,509 2-4 yrs
$125,986 5-8 yrs
$128,714 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for It Support 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:

  • San Jose: $158,906
  • San Francisco: $157,344
  • Oakland: $153,854

What Skills Can Increase an It Support Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 6.49% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Product Support (Mentioned in 4.71% Job Postings): Product support is a service provided by many vendors of various products, primarily electronics, that provides the end-user with a resource for information regarding the product, and help if the product should malfunction. Product-support information can be found in most manuals for products via a phone number, web site address, or physical location. The Internet has allowed for a new[citation needed] form of product support to develop. Some online communities have developed to give support where manufacturer support is lacking.
  • Call Center (Mentioned in 0.73% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 6.49%
Product Support 4.71%
Call Center 0.73%
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 Support Manager's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$138,585
10%
Product Management
$138,585
10%
Product Development
$138,585
10%
Presentation
$137,325
9%
Innovation
$137,325
9%
Insight
$137,325
9%
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How Education impacts an It Support Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many It Support Managers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Support Manager with a No Diploma is between $124,816 and $134,147).

It Support Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for It Support Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.9%
High School 12.3%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 47.8%
Masters 18.9%
Doctorate 1.3%
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It Support Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It Support 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for It Support Manager

Salaries for an It Support Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,956 in 2023 to around $114,597 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of It Support Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of It Support Manager Over Time

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2024 $115,664
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