Computer and Information Systems Managers pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $214,660 or more. The middle half of computer and information systems managers in State College earn between $106,330 and $169,310.
- $104K10th
- $106K25th
- $128KMedian
- $169K75th
- $215K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $146,170 | $12,181 | $70.27 |
| Median | $128,410 | $10,701 | $61.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $106,330 | $8,861 | $51.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,310 | $14,109 | $81.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Computer and information systems managers in State College earn 14% less than the Pennsylvania average ($169,100) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($192,160). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $175,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $146,170 | $128,410 | $104,450 | $214,660 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $169,100 | $163,910 | $101,520 | $246,580 | 27,060 |
| United States | $192,160 | $175,140 | $107,550 | $297,510 | 670,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary after taxes in State College
On the average salary of $146,170, a single filer in State College takes home about $106,686 a year, or $8,890 a month and $4,103 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is State College a good place for computer and information systems managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $146,170 buys what about $151,061 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 11th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($183,600).
- Philadelphia$183,600
- Allentown$170,890
- Pittsburgh$163,190
- Reading$157,080
- Chambersburg$155,170
- York$153,950
- Harrisburg$153,340
- Lancaster$153,090
- Lebanon$148,820
- State College$146,170
All Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for computer and information systems managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($319,670).
- San Jose, CA$319,670
- San Francisco, CA$249,040
- Seattle, WA$231,400
- New York, NY$224,990
- Boston, MA$220,300
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Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in State College: questions
How much do computer and information systems managers make an hour in State College?
$70.28 an hour on average, and $61.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information systems managers salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $106,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information systems managers take-home pay in State College?
About $106,686 a year ($8,890 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $146,170. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do computer and information systems managers earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($192,160).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3021; area State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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