Entry Level Information Technology Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Information Technology make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Information Technology in the United States is $74,306 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Entry Level Information Technology's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,360
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,469 to $80,616
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,154
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Entry Level Information Technology Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $80,616 $6,718 $1,550 $39
Average $74,306 $6,192 $1,429 $36
25th Percentile $68,469 $5,706 $1,317 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Information Technology Salaries

An Entry Level Information Technology's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Information Technology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Information Technology's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,272
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,957
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,213
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,147
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,732
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Information Technology$74,272
IT System... Level Entry Level Information Technology$87,957
IT System... Level Entry Level Information Technology$109,213
IT System... Level Entry Level Information Technology$129,147
IT System... Level Entry Level Information Technology$145,732
$74,272 0 yr
$87,957 < 2 yrs
$109,213 2-4 yrs
$129,147 5-8 yrs
$145,732 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Information Technologies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $93,722
  • San Francisco: $92,801
  • Oakland: $90,743

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Information Technology's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.73% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
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Analysis 9.73%
Installation 1.87%
ERP 1.28%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Level Information Technology's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $77,278
4%
Innovation
 $76,535
3%
Computer Science
 $75,792
2%
Programming
 $75,792
2%
SQL
 $75,049
1%
Initiative
 $75,049
1%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Information Technology's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Information Technologies enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Level Information Technology with a Associate's Degree is between $67,935 and $71,918).

Entry Level Information Technology Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Information Technology
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 8.6%
Associates 11.3%
Bachelors 57.6%
Masters 21.0%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Entry Level Information Technology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Information Technology's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$68,469
Average $74,306/year
$80,616
$5,706
Average $6,192/month
$6,718
$1,317
Average $1,429/week
$1,550
$33
Average $36/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,616 $6,718 $1,550 $39
Average $74,306 $6,192 $1,429 $36
25th Percentile $68,469 $5,706 $1,317 $33

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Information Technology

Salaries for an Entry Level Information Technology can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,278 in 2023 to around $65,086 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Information Technology salary trends, .

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