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Plan, execute, and oversee technology projects from conception to delivery. Direct and coordinate work across areas such as information systems, systems analysis, electronic data processing, and computer programming.
$104,450
Lower reported wage
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$239,200+
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
The + marks a legacy BLS reporting threshold: the upper wage is at least $239,200, not an exact maximum.

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No dedicated IT Project Manager SOC. Closest 11-3021 Computer/IS Managers ($171K median; 15.8% growth; 685,800 jobs). 90th percentile top-coded $239,200.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
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A relevant technical foundation; add delivery and people-management experience. [1]
Plan IT work, align teams and budgets, track risks, and communicate progress. [1]
Related IT managers work in offices across many industries. [1]
Usually full time; launches or outages may require extra hours. [1]
Competing priorities and technical setbacks require clear decisions and calm coordination. [1]
Experience may lead to larger programs or information-systems leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.
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