Computer and Information Systems Managers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $133,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $295,960 or more. The middle half of computer and information systems managers in Washington earn between $171,120 and $228,800.
- $133K10th
- $171K25th
- $195KMedian
- $229K75th
- $296K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $206,960 | $17,247 | $99.50 |
| Median | $195,190 | $16,266 | $93.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $171,120 | $14,260 | $82.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $228,800 | $19,067 | $110.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Computer and information systems managers in Washington earn 3% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($200,760) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($192,160). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $175,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $206,960 | $195,190 | $133,100 | $295,960 | 20,800 |
| Washington, D.C. | $200,760 | $195,190 | $126,520 | $286,280 | 5,690 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $206,960, a single filer in Washington takes home about $139,430 a year, or $11,619 a month and $5,363 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $145,463 | $12,122 |
| Working in MD | $143,844 | $11,987 |
| Working in VA | $142,967 | $11,914 |
| Working in DC | $139,430 | $11,619 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for computer and information systems managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $206,960 buys what about $190,074 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$160,370
- Baltimore, MD$173,790
- Winchester, VA$168,870
- Lexington Park, MD$176,300
- Gettysburg, PA$143,690
- Chambersburg, PA$155,170
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 Washington: questions
How much do computer and information systems managers make an hour in Washington?
$99.50 an hour on average, and $93.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information systems managers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $133,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $171,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information systems managers take-home pay in Washington?
About $139,430 a year ($11,619 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $206,960.
Do computer and information systems managers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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