Computer and Information Systems Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Median pay: $175,140/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +15.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 55,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
• Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
• Stay abreast of advances in technology.
What's the median pay for Computer and Information Systems Managers?
The median pay for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $175,140 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers?
Employment for Computer and Information Systems Managers is projected to change +15.2% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Computer and Information Systems Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Computer and Information Systems Managers?
About 55,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.