How much does an IT Leader make?
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$137,801
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a IT Leader is $137,801 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $105,631 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $32,170 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For an It Leader in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an It Leader in United States. Employers include Salesforce, Cummins and GE Capital.
Top Paying Companies
For It Leader in United States
| 1 | Salesforce | $238,659 | |
| 2 | Cummins | $207,688 | |
| 3 | GE Capital | $203,880 | |
| 4 | GE | $200,448 | |
| 5 | Koch Industries | $188,514 | |
| 6 | Newell Brands | $184,994 | |
| 7 | GE HealthCare | $179,614 | |
| 8 | Stoughton Trailers | $151,061 |
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$188,514
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It Leader Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an It Leader in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an It Leader in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $238,659, Financial Services with a median total pay of $203,880, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $192,721, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $188,514, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $179,614.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent Salaries Shared
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$160K | $30K
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United States of America
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$125K | $8K
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United States of America
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$150K | $30K
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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$150K | $22K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$110K | $10K
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IT Leader pay FAQ
The national average salary for an IT Leader is $105,631 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an IT Leader salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 166 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT Leader employees.
The highest salary for an IT Leader in United States is $168,868 per year.
The lowest salary for an IT Leader in United States is $66,074 per year.
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