How much does an IT-Professional make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$75,163 / yrTotal Pay
$69,446 / yrBase Pay
$5,717 / yrAdditional Pay

$75,163

 / yr
$47K$122K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a IT-Professional is $75,163 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $69,446 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 $5,717 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Information Technology Specialist

$59,124 /yr
Information Technology Specialist
$102,234 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist
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Top Paying Companies

For an It Professional in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an It Professional in United States. Employers include Microsoft, Chevron and IBM.

1
Microsoft
$148,760/yr
3
IBM
$124,345/yr
4
PSEG
$108,884/yr
5
AT&T
$105,076/yr
10
$90,208/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Information Technology Specialist

$59,124 /yr
Information Technology Specialist

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$127,790

 / yr

$55,843

 / yr

$64,561

 / yr

$54,399

 / yr

$43

 / hr

$81,068

 / yr

$93,570

 / yr

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$84,147

 / yr

$78,921

 / yr

$74,815

 / yr

$45

 / hr

$72,959

 / yr

$67,199

 / yr

$76,070

 / yr

$69,838

 / yr

$108,884

 / yr

$81,101

 / yr

$105,076

 / yr

$68,823

 / yr

$70,183

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Top Paying Industries

For an It Professional in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an It Professional in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $136,553, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $118,337, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $105,076, Financial Services with a median total pay of $101,487, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $88,859.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$136,553

    39% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$118,337

    30% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$105,076

    21% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$101,487

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$88,859

    7% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for It Professional are Microsoft and IBM.

MicrosoftMicrosoft$148,760/yr
IBMIBM$124,345/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?

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.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

IT SPC

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Information Technology

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$59,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$145,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$57,500

/yr

$55K | $3K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Information Technology Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Nope Not Mentioning IT

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$2,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

IT-Professional pay FAQ

The national average salary for an IT-Professional is $69,446 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an IT-Professional salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT-Professional employees.

The highest salary for an IT-Professional in United States is $111,595 per year.

The lowest salary for an IT-Professional in United States is $43,216 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an IT-Professional or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an IT-Professional.