Senior Infrastructure Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Infrastructure Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Infrastructure Manager in the United States is $173,255 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

However, a Senior Infrastructure Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,904
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $158,606 to $185,634
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,269
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Smart Recruiting
View as table View as graph 25% $158,606 10% $145,269 90% $196,904 75% $185,634 $173,255 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Senior Infrastructure Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $185,634 $15,470 $3,570 $89
Average $173,255 $14,438 $3,332 $83
25th Percentile $158,606 $13,217 $3,050 $76
Check out Senior Infrastructure Manager Job Openings in the United States
Senior Consultant Built Environment and Infrastructure

Control Risks - Columbus, OH

Sr Program Manager

Manifest Solutions - Columbus, OH

Sr Project Manager

Vertiv Holdings - Columbus, OH

Search More Senior Infrastructure Manager Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Senior Infrastructure Manager Salaries

A Senior Infrastructure 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 Senior Infrastructure Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Infrastructure 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): $162,342
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $150,373
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $172,345
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $191,090
  • Expert (over 8 years): $224,667
Levels Salary
Enterpris... Level Senior Infrastructure Manager$162,342
Enterpris... Level Senior Infrastructure Manager$150,373
Senior In... Level Senior Infrastructure Manager$172,345
Enterpris... Level Senior Infrastructure Manager$191,090
Enterpris... Level Senior Infrastructure Manager$224,667
$162,342 0 yr
$150,373 < 2 yrs
$172,345 2-4 yrs
$191,090 5-8 yrs
$224,667 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Senior Infrastructure 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: $218,527
  • San Francisco: $216,134
  • Oakland: $211,579

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Infrastructure Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 6.25% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Financial Management (Mentioned in 3.12% Job Postings): Financial management focuses on ratios, equities and debts. It is useful for portfolio management,distribution of dividend,capital raising,hedging and looking after fluctuations in foreign currency and product cycles.Financial managers are the people who will do research and based on the research, decide what sort of capital to obtain in order to fund the company's assets as well as maximizing the value of the firm for all the stakeholders. It also refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not seen in the 'Line' but also in the capacity of the 'Staff' in overall of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. The term typically applies to an organization or company's financial strategy, while personal finance or financial life management refers to an individual's management strategy. It includes how to raise the capital and how to allocate capital, i.e. capital budgeting. Not only for long term budgeting, but also how to allocate the short term resources like current liabilities. It also deals with the dividend policies of the share holders.
  • IT Systems Management (Mentioned in 3.12% Job Postings): Systems management is the administration of the information technology (IT) systems in an enterprise network or data center.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 6.25%
Financial Management 3.12%
IT Systems Management 3.12%
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 a Senior Infrastructure Manager's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Managing People: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Emerging Technologies: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$185,383
7%
Managing People
$183,650
6%
Emerging Technologies
$181,918
5%
Strategic Planning
$180,185
4%
Innovation
$178,453
3%
Azure
$178,453
3%
Get Latest Data

Senior Infrastructure Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Infrastructure Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Senior Infrastructure Manager positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Infrastructure Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Infrastructure Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$259,882$125.050%
Energy & Utilities$259,882$125.050%
Financial Services$259,882$125.050%
Pharmaceuticals$259,882$125.050%
Software & Networking$259,882$125.050%

How Education impacts a Senior Infrastructure Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Infrastructure 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 a Senior Infrastructure Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $159,042 and $168,490).

Senior Infrastructure Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Infrastructure Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 16.3%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 44.4%
Masters 26.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
view as graph

Senior Infrastructure Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Infrastructure 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Infrastructure Manager

Salaries for a Senior Infrastructure Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $138,223 in 2023 to around $137,812 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Infrastructure Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Infrastructure Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$138,223
2024
$139,016
2025
$137,812
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $138,223
2024 $139,016
2025 $137,812
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Senior Infrastructure 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 Senior Infrastructure Manager

Here are companies hiring for Senior Infrastructure Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Senior Infrastructure Manager Job

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

United States
  • ADI Global

    Columbus, OH

    ADI Global | Columbus, OH

    Sr Account ManagerADI Global Distribution is hiring an Sr Account Manager who will increase market share, uncover new opportunities, and drive the kind of ... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Gilbane Building Company

    Columbus, OH

    Gilbane Building Company | Columbus, OH

    Sr MEP Manager - Data CenterJob LocationsUS-OH-Columbus US-VA-Arlington US-NC-CharlotteRequisition ID2026-12397CategoryProject ManagementOverviewDo you con... more

    8 Days Ago

  • MCKESSON Careers

    Columbus, OH

    MCKESSON Careers | Columbus, OH

    McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and ser... more

    8 Days Ago

  • S R INTERNATIONAL INC

    Columbus, OH

    S R INTERNATIONAL INC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. LOOKING FOR ONLY CURRENT OHIO RESIDENTS. In Person Interviews. Hybrid - Columbus, Ohio (needs to be able to come to the o... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Superior Talent Source

    Columbus, OH

    Superior Talent Source | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Manager / Senior Manager, Franchise Sales – Restaurant. Location. Remote. candidates must reside in the Midwest. Compensa... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Honeywell

    Columbus, OH

    Honeywell | Columbus, OH

    Strategic Account Manager. As a Strategic Account Manager, you will manage and cultivate all engagements with existing and new OEMs within our Aerospace/De... more

    10 Days Ago

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.

FAQ about Senior Infrastructure Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Infrastructure Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Infrastructure Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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