Computer and Information Systems Managers pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $227,130 or more. The middle half of computer and information systems managers in Winston-Salem earn between $129,290 and $197,200.
- $99K10th
- $129K25th
- $161KMedian
- $197K75th
- $227K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $164,250 | $13,688 | $78.97 |
| Median | $160,900 | $13,408 | $77.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $129,290 | $10,774 | $62.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $197,200 | $16,433 | $94.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer and information systems managers in Winston-Salem earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($184,680) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($192,160). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $175,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $164,250 | $160,900 | $99,340 | $227,130 | 700 |
| North Carolina | $184,680 | $172,860 | $108,280 | $287,840 | 25,650 |
| United States | $192,160 | $175,140 | $107,550 | $297,510 | 670,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $164,250, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $117,486 a year, or $9,791 a month and $4,519 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for computer and information systems managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $164,250 buys what about $178,449 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 9th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($194,550).
- Charlotte$194,550
- Durham$191,930
- Raleigh$186,440
- Burlington$177,450
- Greensboro$175,750
- Hickory$170,970
- Wilmington$168,640
- Asheville$167,180
- Winston-Salem$164,250
- Greenville$162,960
All Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for computer and information systems managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($319,670).
- San Jose, CA$319,670
- San Francisco, CA$249,040
- Seattle, WA$231,400
- New York, NY$224,990
- Boston, MA$220,300
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Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do computer and information systems managers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$78.97 an hour on average, and $77.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information systems managers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $129,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information systems managers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $117,486 a year ($9,791 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $164,250.
Do computer and information systems managers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($192,160).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3021; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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