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Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$214,680

Mean: $231,400

~$167,450 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$103.21

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$12,749/mo

Savings rate

83%

Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Seattle, WA — median $214,680/year, range $171,550-$299,560

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$171,550

Median

$214,680

75th %

$299,560

Median is in the 34th percentile of the typical range

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About Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries in Seattle, WA

In Seattle, WA, computer and information systems managers earn a median of $214,680 a year, according to the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics release. It runs 42% above the national median of $151,165 for this occupation — pay here is notably stronger than the U.S. average. The middle 50% land between $171,550 and $299,560 — a 128,010 range that reflects differences in seniority, employer type, and specialization. The average (mean) of $231,400 comes in higher than the median, which usually means a share of high earners is pulling the average up. The catch: Seattle is roughly in line with the national cost of living (cost index 100 against a 100 baseline), so that headline number buys less than it would elsewhere. On an hourly basis that is about $103.21, useful for comparing contract or part-time offers.

For context, the national median for computer and information systems managers across all U.S. metros in our data is $151,165.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 17% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

17% growth. Every company is now a tech company to some degree, and someone has to manage the infrastructure. The biggest demand: people who can oversee cloud migrations, lock down security, and figure out which AI tools are actually worth buying vs. hype.

Worth knowing: Remote work changed the salary landscape. An IT director in Omaha used to earn 40% less than one in San Jose. That gap is narrowing as companies hire nationally — a trend that benefits candidates in lower cost-of-living areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a computer and information systems managers in Seattle?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $214,680. The average (mean) is $231,400, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a computer and information systems managers make per hour in Seattle?

About $103.21/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for computer and information systems managers in Seattle?

The middle 50% earn between $171,550 and $299,560. Below $171,550 is typically entry-level; above $299,560 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $214,680 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$214,680$167,450
Monthly$17,890$13,954
Biweekly$8,257$6,440
Weekly$4,128$3,220
Hourly (40h/wk)$103.21$80.5
Hourly (35h/wk)$117.96$92.01
Hourly (30h/wk)$137.62$107.34
Daily (8h)$826$644

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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