IT Test Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an IT Test Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Test Manager in the United States is $124,137 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,958
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,190 to $134,512
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,134
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
AI-Powered Talent
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $114,190 10% $105,134 90% $143,958 75% $134,512 $124,137 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

IT Test Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $134,512 $11,209 $2,587 $65
Average $124,137 $10,345 $2,387 $60
25th Percentile $114,190 $9,516 $2,196 $55
Check out IT Test Manager Job Openings in the United States
Vibration Test Engineer

Hartzell Propeller - Piqua, OH

IT Assoc Project Mgr Ld Duck Creek PM

Pyramid Consulting, Inc - Columbus, OH

Mechanical Engineers

Net2Source (N2S) - Blue Ash, OH

Production Test Technician

Rise Technical - Canton, OH

Search More IT Test Manager Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence IT Test Manager Salaries

An IT Test 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 Test Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Test 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): $86,392
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,257
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,006
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,374
  • Expert (over 8 years): $204,177
Levels Salary
IT Qualit... Level IT Test Manager$86,392
IT Qualit... Level IT Test Manager$111,257
IT Qualit... Level IT Test Manager$133,006
IT Test M... Level IT Test Manager$123,374
IT Qualit... Level IT Test Manager$204,177
$86,392 0 yr
$111,257 < 2 yrs
$133,006 2-4 yrs
$123,374 5-8 yrs
$204,177 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do IT Test Manager 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 Test Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $137,444.
  • California: $136,923.
  • Massachusetts: $135,098.

Top Paying Cities for IT Test 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: $156,574
  • San Francisco: $154,860
  • Oakland: $151,596

What Skills Can Increase an IT Test Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.48% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.48%
Microsoft Office 2%
Support Services 1.43%
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 Test Manager's salary.
  • IT Service Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Incident Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • IT Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
IT Service Management
 $142,758
15%
Incident Management
 $140,275
13%
IT Operations
 $136,551
10%
Problem Management
 $135,309
9%
Computer Science
 $131,585
6%
Service Desk
 $131,585
6%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts an IT Test Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many IT Test Managers 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 Test Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $129,696 and $139,064).

IT Test Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for IT Test Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 6.4%
Associates 6.9%
Bachelors 51.3%
Masters 33.5%
Doctorate 0.8%
view as graph

IT Test Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Test 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$114,190
Average $124,137/year
$134,512
$9,516
Average $10,345/month
$11,209
$2,196
Average $2,387/week
$2,587
$55
Average $60/hour
$65
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,512 $11,209 $2,587 $65
Average $124,137 $10,345 $2,387 $60
25th Percentile $114,190 $9,516 $2,196 $55

Salaries of jobs related to IT Test Manager

Salary Trends for IT Test Manager

Salaries for an IT Test Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $125,249 in 2023 to around $125,687 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of IT Test Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of IT Test Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$125,249
2024
$126,256
2025
$125,687
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $125,249
2024 $126,256
2025 $125,687
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for IT Test Manager

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for IT Test Manager

Here are companies hiring for IT Test Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next IT Test Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current IT Test Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst