How much does a IT Manager make in North Dakota?

BLS puts the average IT Manager pay in North Dakota at $146,840 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in North Dakota, after federal taxes, FICA, and North Dakota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $110,048 annually ($9,171/month).

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

On a $146,840 salary in North Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $110,048/year or $9,171/month. Federal tax: $23,976. State tax: $1,583. FICA: $11,233.

Is $146,840 a good IT Manager salary?

$146,840 is the BLS average IT Manager pay in North Dakota, 24% below the US average of $192,160 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in North Dakota earn between $114,990 and $171,470.

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 $146,840 is $1,583. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for IT Managers?

In North Dakota, the top 10% earn over $192,560 and the bottom 10% under $94,820 (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 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)

Average IT Manager pay in North Dakota

$146,840/year

≈ $71/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $114,990–$171,470

US average: $192,160

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$110,048/year

$9,171/month · effective tax rate 25.06%

Federal $23,976
State $1,583
FICA $11,233
Take-home

Pay by role in North Dakota

VP IT / CIO (Major ND Enterprise)$195,000–$385,000+ TC
Senior IT Manager (Microsoft Fargo)$118,000–$182,000+ TC
Senior IT Manager (Doosan-Bobcat)$98,000–$148,000+ TC
Senior IT Manager (Sanford Health ND)$98,000–$148,000+ bonus
Senior IT Manager (Essentia / Altru)$88,000–$132,000+ bonus
Senior IT Manager (Cleared / Minot / Grand Forks)$108,000–$165,000+ TC

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$110,048
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$9,171
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,233
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$53/hr
Federal Tax	$23,976
State Tax	$1,583
FICA Taxes	$11,233
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.06%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for IT Managers in North Dakota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and North Dakota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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