How much does a IT Manager make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average IT Manager pay in New Hampshire at $186,790 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $139,079 annually ($11,590/month).

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

On a $186,790 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $139,079/year or $11,590/month. Federal tax: $33,564. State tax: $0. FICA: $14,147.

Is $186,790 a good IT Manager salary?

$186,790 is the BLS average IT Manager pay in New Hampshire, 3% below the US average of $192,160 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $145,970 and $213,620.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect IT Manager salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $186,790 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for IT Managers?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $263,960 and the bottom 10% under $112,090 (BLS, May 2025). BLS projects 17% growth 2022-2032 (much faster than average) for Computer & Information Systems Managers. Among the top-paying tech occupations; FAANG / hyperscaler engineering leadership (L7-L8) earns well above the BLS range in total comp. 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 New Hampshire 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.

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IT Manager Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average IT Manager pay in New Hampshire

$186,790/year

≈ $90/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $145,970–$213,620

US average: $192,160

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$139,079/year

$11,590/month · effective tax rate 25.54%

Federal $33,564
FICA $14,147
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

VP IT / CIO (Major NH Enterprise)$215,000–$425,000+ TC
Senior IT Manager (Fidelity Merrimack)$125,000–$195,000+ TC
Senior IT Manager (Dartmouth-Hitchcock)$115,000–$172,000+ bonus
Senior IT Manager (Liberty Mutual / Safeco)$108,000–$165,000+ bonus
Senior IT Manager (Bottomline / SaaS)$115,000–$172,000+ TC
Senior IT Manager (Cleared / BAE / Portsmouth Naval)$118,000–$182,000+ TC

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$139,079
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$11,590
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,349
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$67/hr
Federal Tax	$33,564
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$14,147
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

New Hampshire's IT manager market is anchored by Fidelity Investments Merrimack (~5K+ NH + the substantial Fidelity Merrimack technology + cloud + AWS + the substantial Fidelity $13T AUM platform IT operations), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon (~13K + the substantial DH Epic implementation + the substantial post-2017 DH-Mass General Brigham affiliation IT integration), Liberty Mutual Portsmouth + Dover (substantial insurance IT + the substantial Liberty Mutual + Safeco core systems), Bottomline Technologies Portsmouth (post-2024 Thoma Bravo private + financial automation SaaS platform IT), Southern NH University Manchester (the substantial SNHU online education platform IT + the substantial SNHU technology serving ~135K students), BAE Systems Nashua + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cleared IT, Catholic Medical Center + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass IT, the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior IT talent.

VP IT / CIO (Major NH Enterprise)

$215,000–$425,000+ TC

CIO + VP IT at Fidelity + DH + Liberty Mutual + Bottomline + SNHU

Senior IT Manager (Fidelity Merrimack)

$125,000–$195,000+ TC

Fidelity Merrimack · retirement platform + brokerage + AWS + the substantial cloud migration

Senior IT Manager (Dartmouth-Hitchcock)

$115,000–$172,000+ bonus

DH Lebanon · Epic + post-2017 MGB integration + the substantial DH cloud migration

Senior IT Manager (Liberty Mutual / Safeco)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

Liberty Mutual Portsmouth + Dover + Safeco · core insurance systems IT

Senior IT Manager (Bottomline / SaaS)

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

Bottomline Portsmouth · post-2024 Thoma Bravo private + financial automation SaaS platform

Senior IT Manager (Cleared / BAE / Portsmouth Naval)

$118,000–$182,000+ TC

BAE Nashua + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard · cleared IT + TS/SCI premium

Senior IT Manager (SNHU EdTech Platform)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

Southern NH University · online education platform IT + ~135K student platform

Senior IT Manager (Boston Commute / Remote)

$135,000–$215,000+ TC

Boston tech IT remote-anchored in NH · tax-haven arbitrage

Mid-Level IT Manager (3-6 yrs)

$82,000–$125,000

Functional IT manager at NH employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior IT Manager / Lead (0-3 yrs)

$68,000–$92,000

Dartmouth + UNH + SNHU + Plymouth State CS pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Fidelity Investments Merrimack + Dartmouth-Hitchcock + Southern NH University SNHU online platform tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state financial services + AMC + online university IT anchor and a feature most national IT surveys understate for NH. Fidelity Investments Merrimack IT (~5K+ NH + the substantial Fidelity Merrimack technology + the substantial Fidelity AWS cloud migration + the substantial Fidelity $13T AUM platform IT + the substantial Fidelity Workplace Investing IT + Fidelity Personal Investing brokerage IT + the substantial Fidelity post-2020 substantial cloud + technology investment + the substantial Fidelity-Microsoft Azure partnership) supports substantial NH financial services IT. Senior Fidelity Merrimack IT managers clear $125-195K+ TC. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon (~13K + the substantial DH Epic implementation + the substantial post-2017 DH-Mass General Brigham affiliation IT integration + the substantial DH cloud migration + Norris Cotton Cancer NCI-designated IT + the only NH AMC IT) supports substantial NH healthcare IT. Liberty Mutual + Safeco insurance IT + Bottomline post-2024 Thoma Bravo SaaS + BAE Nashua + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cleared IT + SNHU online education platform IT + the substantial Boston commute corridor. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax + NH is NOT a RTW state anchor the NH IT proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for IT Managers in New Hampshire 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 (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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