Computer System Manager

Computer System Manager Salary

$46K

$100K

$153.5K

$102,067

/year

$49.07

/hour

Computer System Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$102,067

Columbus

Ohio

$98,586

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    How much does a Computer System Manager make?

    As of Jun 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer System Manager in the United States is $102,067 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $49.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,962/week or $8,505/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $153,500 and as low as $46,000, the majority of Computer System Manager salaries currently range between $77,000 (25th percentile) to $125,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $142,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer System Manager varies greatly (by as much as 48000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Computer System Manager in your area makes on average $98,586 per year, or $3,481 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $102,067. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer System Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer System Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer System Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer System Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Waimea, HI, , with Barrow, AK, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $24,547 (24.0%), and Waimea, HI, furthers that trend with another $26,610 (26.1%) above the $102,067 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer System Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Waimea, HI, and Sunnyvale, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer System Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Waimea, HI

    $128,677

    $61.86

    Barrow, AK

    $127,152

    $61.13

    Nome, AK

    $126,614

    $60.87

    Cupertino, CA

    $125,924

    $60.54

    Chowchilla, CA

    $123,393

    $59.32

    Sitka, AK

    $122,958

    $59.11

    South San Francisco, CA

    $122,652

    $58.97

    Wyoming, WY

    $121,728

    $58.52

    Ketchikan, AK

    $121,534

    $58.43

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $121,430

    $58.38

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computer System Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Computer System Manager job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Computer System Manager jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Computer System Manager salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $102,067 per year or $49.07 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.