How much does a IT Manager make in North Dakota?

The average IT Manager salary in North Dakota is around $185,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and North Dakota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $134,367 annually ($11,197/month).

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

On a $185,000 salary in North Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $134,367/year or $11,197/month. Federal tax: $33,134. State tax: $3,378. FICA: $0.00.

Is $185,000 a good IT Manager salary?

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

How do North Dakota taxes affect IT Manager salaries?

North Dakota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $185,000 is $3,378. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 27.4%.

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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota (2026)

The average IT Manager in North Dakota earns around $185,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $134,367/year ($11,197/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$134,367
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$11,197
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,168
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$65/hr
Federal Tax	$33,134
State Tax	$3,378
FICA Taxes	$14,122
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.37%

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IT Manager Salary Ranges in North Dakota

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$185,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$325,000

/year

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Not all IT Managers earn the same — not even close

North Dakota's IT manager market is anchored by Microsoft Fargo (~1.7K + Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Microsoft Fabric + Azure cloud + Power Platform IT operations + the substantial Microsoft Fargo as Microsoft's second-largest US campus outside Redmond), Doosan-Bobcat Fargo IT, Sanford Health Bismarck + Fargo (multi-state Epic + the substantial Sanford ND-SD-MN-IA IT + the substantial Sanford post-2014 Sanford-Fairview blocked merger IT) + Essentia Health Fargo + Altru Health Grand Forks healthcare IT, Bell Bank Fargo + Gate City + Bank of North Dakota Bismarck financial services IT, Minot AFB + Grand Forks AFB cleared IT + post-2024 Sentinel IT, the substantial Bakken oilfield IT (Continental + ConocoPhillips + Hess + Marathon), MDU Resources Bismarck multi-state utility IT, ND ITD Information Technology Department state-level IT, plus UND + NDSU + Dakota State CS partner IT pipelines.

VP IT / CIO (Major ND Enterprise)

$195,000–$385,000+ TC

CIO + VP IT at Microsoft + Doosan-Bobcat + Sanford + Bell Bank + MDU

Senior IT Manager (Microsoft Fargo)

$118,000–$182,000+ TC

Microsoft Fargo · Dynamics 365 + Microsoft Fabric + Azure + Power Platform IT

Senior IT Manager (Doosan-Bobcat)

$98,000–$148,000+ TC

Doosan-Bobcat Fargo · ERP + telematics + post-2024 Doosan-HD Bobcat split IT

Senior IT Manager (Sanford Health ND)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Sanford Bismarck + Fargo · multi-state Epic + cloud migration + healthcare IT

Senior IT Manager (Essentia / Altru)

$88,000–$132,000+ bonus

Essentia Fargo + Altru Grand Forks · regional healthcare IT

Senior IT Manager (Cleared / Minot / Grand Forks)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

Minot AFB + Grand Forks AFB · cleared IT + Sentinel + Global Hawk + TS/SCI premium

Senior IT Manager (Bank of ND / Bell Bank)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Bank of ND + Bell Bank + Gate City · financial services IT + the only state-owned US bank

Senior IT Manager (Bakken Oil / MDU)

$92,000–$145,000+ bonus

Bakken oilfield IT + MDU Resources multi-state utility IT

Mid-Level IT Manager (3-6 yrs)

$68,000–$98,000

Functional IT manager at ND employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior IT Manager / Lead (0-3 yrs)

$55,000–$72,000

UND + NDSU + Dakota State CS pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Microsoft Fargo as Microsoft's second-largest US campus outside Redmond is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Microsoft regional IT anchor and a feature most national IT manager surveys understate for ND. Microsoft Fargo IT (~1.7K Fargo + the substantial Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central + Microsoft Fabric data platform + Microsoft Azure cloud + Microsoft Power Platform + the substantial Microsoft Fargo as Microsoft second-largest US campus outside Redmond + the substantial Microsoft Fargo Cloud + Enterprise Solutions + the substantial Microsoft Fargo post-2020 substantial growth + the substantial post-2008 Microsoft-Great Plains Software $1.1B acquisition Fargo origin) supports substantial ND Microsoft-anchored IT. Senior Microsoft Fargo IT managers clear $118-182K+ TC. Sanford Health ND multi-state Epic + post-2014 Sanford-Fairview blocked merger IT + Essentia + Altru regional healthcare IT + Doosan-Bobcat ERP + telematics + post-2024 Doosan-HD Bobcat split + Minot + Grand Forks AFB cleared IT + post-2024 Sentinel IT + Bakken oilfield IT + Bank of North Dakota + Bell Bank financial services IT + MDU Resources multi-state utility IT. ND flat 1.95%/2.5% top + ND RTW since 1948 anchor the ND IT proposition.

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