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IT Manager Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$76.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $119,737/year ($9,978/month) for a single filer
IT Manager pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $158,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $193,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $237,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,040 IT Manager jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-3021, “Computer and Information Systems Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median IT Manager salary of $158,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $119,737 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $158,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,822 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,141 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $119,737 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,978 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Manager make in Tennessee?
- The median IT Manager salary in Tennessee is $158,700 per year ($76.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,310 and $193,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Manager in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $158,700, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $119,737 per year ($9,978 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many IT Manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 12,040 IT Manager jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.