How much does a IT Manager make in Alaska?

The average IT Manager salary in Alaska is around $185,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $137,745 annually ($11,479/month).

What is the take-home pay for a IT Manager in Alaska?

On a $185,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $137,745/year or $11,479/month. Federal tax: $33,134. State tax: $0. FICA: $14,122.

Is $185,000 a good IT Manager salary?

$185,000 is a strong salary for a IT Manager — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect IT Manager salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $185,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for IT Managers?

BLS projects 17% growth 2022-2032 (much faster than average) for Computer & Information Systems Managers. 2024 BLS median $171K = top-paying tech occupation entering 2026. Top 10% earn over $239K (BLS) — and FAANG / hyperscaler engineering leadership L7-L8 total comp regularly $500K-$1M+. Sustained demand from cloud migrations, AI/ML platform builds, cybersecurity expansion, and digital-transformation engagements.. Related roles include: Engineering Manager, IT Director, Director of Engineering, CIO, CTO, VP Engineering, IT Operations Manager, Director of IT, Senior Engineering Manager, IT Program Manager.

How can a IT Manager in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

Tech

IT Manager Salary in Alaska (2026)

Average IT Manager pay in Alaska

$185,000/year

≈ $89/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$137,745/year

$11,479/month · effective tax rate 25.54%

Federal $33,134
FICA $14,122
Take-home

Pay by role in Alaska

VP / Director IT$155,000–$285,000+ bonus
Sr IT Manager (Cleared / JBER / Eielson / Clear SF)$132,000–$210,000+ bonus
Sr IT Manager (ConocoPhillips Alaska)$125,000–$192,000+ bonus
Sr IT Manager (ExxonMobil / Hilcorp)$120,000–$185,000+ bonus
Sr IT Manager (Alyeska Pipeline / TAPS SCADA)$125,000–$195,000+ bonus
Sr IT Manager (Alaska Airlines Anchorage)$115,000–$178,000+ bonus

See all 12 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$137,745
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$11,479
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,298
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$66/hr
Federal Tax	$33,134
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$14,122
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.54%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all IT Managers earn the same — not even close

Alaska's IT manager market is anchored by AK federal cleared IT (JBER + Eielson F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force Station + ALCOM + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared IT + the substantial Clear Space Force Station as one of country's strategic missile warning + space domain awareness IT sites), AK oil + gas IT (ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska Pipeline + the substantial AK upstream OT + IT + the substantial Alyeska Pipeline TAPS SCADA IT as one of country's substantial US oil + gas critical infrastructure IT), Alaska Airlines Anchorage hub IT (post-2024 Hawaiian merger IT integration + Alaska Airlines flight operations IT), GCI Anchorage + Alaska Communications telecom IT, AK banking + financial IT (First National Bank Alaska + Northrim Bank + Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation APFC ~$80B+ SWF IT), Providence Alaska + ANMC + Bartlett Regional + the substantial AK Epic + Cerner IT, plus UA Anchorage + UA Fairbanks IT pipeline.

VP / Director IT

$155,000–$285,000+ bonus

VP IT at ConocoPhillips + Alaska Airlines + Alyeska + APFC + Providence

Sr IT Manager (Cleared / JBER / Eielson / Clear SF)

$132,000–$210,000+ bonus

JBER + Eielson F-35 + Clear Space Force + ALCOM · TS/SCI premium

Sr IT Manager (ConocoPhillips Alaska)

$125,000–$192,000+ bonus

COP AK · upstream OT + IT + post-2023 Willow Project IT infrastructure

Sr IT Manager (ExxonMobil / Hilcorp)

$120,000–$185,000+ bonus

ExxonMobil + Hilcorp · AK upstream OT + IT + ICS + SCADA

Sr IT Manager (Alyeska Pipeline / TAPS SCADA)

$125,000–$195,000+ bonus

Alyeska Pipeline · TAPS SCADA IT + critical infrastructure + DOE Q

Sr IT Manager (Alaska Airlines Anchorage)

$115,000–$178,000+ bonus

Alaska Airlines · post-2024 Hawaiian merger IT integration + ops IT

Sr IT Manager (GCI / Alaska Communications)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

GCI Anchorage + Alaska Communications · AK telecom IT + rural broadband

Sr IT Manager (Alaska Permanent Fund / Banking)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

APFC SWF + First National Bank + Northrim · AK financial IT

Sr IT Manager (Providence Alaska / ANMC / Healthcare)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Providence Alaska + ANMC + Bartlett Regional · Epic + Cerner IT

Sr IT Security Manager (Oil + Gas OT / Cleared)

$125,000–$195,000+ bonus

COP + ExxonMobil + Alyeska OT SOC + JBER cleared SOC

Mid-Level IT Manager (3-6 yrs)

$78,000–$115,000+ bonus

Functional IC at AK major employers · transitioning to senior band

IT Generalist / Sysadmin (0-3 yrs)

$58,000–$78,000+ bonus

UA Anchorage + UA Fairbanks + Charter College CS IT · entry band

Worth knowing: JBER + Eielson F-35 + Clear Space Force cleared IT + ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp AK upstream OT IT + Alyeska Pipeline TAPS SCADA tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Arctic strategic cleared + North Slope upstream OT + Trans-Alaska Pipeline critical infrastructure IT cluster and a feature most national IT mgr surveys understate for AK. AK federal cleared IT (JBER Anchorage + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright 11th Airborne Arctic + Clear Space Force Station + ALCOM Alaskan Command + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared IT + the substantial Clear Space Force Station as one of country's strategic missile warning + space domain awareness IT). AK oil + gas IT (ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil Anchorage + Hilcorp Alaska + the substantial AK upstream OT + IT + the substantial post-2023 Willow Project IT infrastructure). Alyeska Pipeline TAPS SCADA IT (Trans-Alaska Pipeline 800-mile + the substantial Alyeska TAPS as one of country's substantial US oil + gas critical infrastructure IT + DOE Q clearance premium). Alaska Airlines Anchorage hub IT (post-2024 Alaska-Hawaiian $1.9B merger IT integration). GCI + Alaska Communications telecom IT. Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation APFC ~$80B+ SWF IT + First National Bank Alaska + Northrim Bank. Providence Alaska + ANMC + Bartlett Regional healthcare IT. AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK IT mgr proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for IT Managers in Alaska and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (Alaska levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.