Information Technology Project Managers
Overview
Introduction
Information technology (IT) project managers plan and oversee technology-related projects such as the installation of computer software or the upgrade of entire IT systems. They are also known as computer and information systems managers and IT managers. Approximately 613,500 computer and information systems managers are employed in the United States.
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Earnings
Information technology project managers earned average salaries of $95,071 in December 2024, according to PayScale.com. Earnings ranged from $62,000 to $138,000 or more. They received average annual bonuses of about $9,500.
Applications development project managers earned salaries that ranged from $130,000 to $191,000 in June 2024, according to Glassdoor.
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Work Environment
Project managers usually work regular business hours, but they often work at night and on weekends to meet deadlines. Some computer and information systems managers work more than 40 hours per week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Project managers may be required to travel to a client’s office to do their work; for certain projects, they may be on site for several months at a time. A...
Outlook
Employment for computer and information systems managers is expected to grow by 17 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), or much faster than the average for all careers. The DOL reports that "employment growth is expected to result from the increased complexity and necessity of technology throughout the economy. As businesses across industries ramp up their...