IBM employees working as First Line Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This is 32% higher than the average of First Line Manager professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a First Line Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $175,151 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,590 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a First Line Manager at IBM is $131,902 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $241,381 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,927 (25th percentile) and $184,663 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by IBM First Line Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
First Line Manager professionals typically earn between $48 and $89 per hour.
First Line Manager professionals typically earn between $8,244 and $15,389 monthly.