
Earnings
According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,
earnings for computer and information systems managers vary by specialty
and level of responsibility. Median annual earnings of these managers is
$101,580. The middle 50 percent earn between $79,240 and $129,250.
Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers
of computer and information systems managers is as follows:
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Computer systems
design and related services |
$109,130 |
|
Management of
companies and enterprises |
$105,980 |
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Data processing,
hosting, and related services |
$105,200 |
|
Insurance carriers |
$102,180 |
|
Colleges,
universities, and professional schools |
$83,280 |
The Robert Half
Technology 2007 Salary Guide lists the following annual salary ranges
for various computer and information systems manager positions: Chief
Technology Officer (CTO), $101,000-$157,750; Chief Security Officer,
$97,500-$141,000; Vice President of Information Technology,
$107,500-$157,750; Information Technology Manager, Technical Services
Manager, $62,500-$88,250.
In addition, computer
and information systems managers, especially those at higher levels,
often receive employment-related benefits, such as expense accounts,
stock option plans, and bonuses.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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