How much does a Data Center Manager make in the United States? The average Data Center Manager salary in the United States is $136,849 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $122,694 and $150,627. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Data Center Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Center Manager Salary $109,805 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Data Center Manager Salary $122,694 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Data Center Manager Salary $136,849 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Data Center Manager Salary $150,627 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Data Center Manager Salary $163,170 US March 26, 2024
25% $122,694 10% $109,805 90% $163,170 75% $150,627 $136,849 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Data Center Manager

Data Center Manager manages data center operations to ensure the performance, availability, and security of an organization's data. Implements procedures and policies for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, networks, and storage systems within a data center to maximize operational efficiency. Being a Data Center Manager manages environmental conditions to ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and power supply to prevent downtime and protect hardware from damage. Provides timely, accurate, and consistent technical infrastructure service and presentation to internal and external clients. Additionally, Data Center Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Data Center 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 a Data Center 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. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Data Center Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Data Center Manager, the highest Data Center Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Data Center Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Data Center Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Data Center Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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