What are the main factors that influence an Incident Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Incident Handler's salary?

An Incident Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,452 for beginners, reaching about $54,206 at mid-level, and approach $57,842 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Incident Handler?

Incident Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Incident Handler roles are District of Columbia $54,487, California $54,280, Massachusetts $53,557. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Incident Handler roles make?

Salaries for Incident Handler level roles vary by specialization: Director of Incident Response: $152,581; Incident Manager: $136,986; Cyber Incident Handler: $125,327; Incident Response Manager: $122,778; Incident Commander: $121,495.

Incident Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Incident Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Incident Handler in Rhode Island is $51,377 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Incident Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,283
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,899 to $60,226
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,822

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Incident Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,226	$5,019	$1,158	$29
Average	$51,377	$4,281	$988	$25
25th Percentile	$46,899	$3,908	$902	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Incident Handler Salaries

An Incident Handler'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Incident Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Incident Handler'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): $48,452
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,812
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,206
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,453
Expert (over 8 years): $57,842

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Incident Handler	$48,452
Intermediate Level Incident Handler	$49,812
Senior Level Incident Handler	$54,206
Specialist Level Incident Handler	$57,453
Expert Level Incident Handler	$57,842

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How Do Incident Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Incident Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,487.
California: $54,280.
Massachusetts: $53,557.

District of Columbia $54,487 California $54,280 Massachusetts $53,557 Washington $53,360 New Jersey $53,340 Alaska $53,271 Connecticut $52,592 New York $52,317

Hawaii $51,436 Rhode Island $51,022 Maryland $50,742 Minnesota $50,358 Colorado $50,210 Illinois $50,161 Oregon $49,974 Delaware $49,836

New Hampshire $49,750 Virginia $49,556 Pennsylvania $48,990 Nevada $48,704 North Dakota $48,611 Michigan $48,463 Wisconsin $48,409 Vermont $48,301

Texas $48,001 Maine $47,981 Arizona $47,952 Ohio $47,917 Georgia $47,464 Indiana $47,238 Wyoming $47,194 Utah $47,125

Iowa $47,095 Kansas $46,859 Louisiana $46,790 North Carolina $46,766 Missouri $46,756 Florida $46,564 Montana $46,460 Nebraska $46,362

Kentucky $46,308 South Carolina $46,111 Tennessee $45,988 Idaho $45,939 New Mexico $45,580 Oklahoma $45,501 Alabama $45,210 South Dakota $44,723

Arkansas $44,458 West Virginia $44,315 Mississippi $43,887

Top Paying Cities for Incident Handlers

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:

Adamsville: $51,859
Albion: $50,998
Ashaway: $52,056

Adamsville, RI $51,859 Albion, RI $50,998 Ashaway, RI $52,056 Barrington, RI $50,998 Block Island, RI $51,785 Bradford, RI $52,021 Bristol, RI $50,949 Carolina, RI $51,598

Charlestown, RI $51,652 Chepachet, RI $50,899 Clayville, RI $50,949 Coventry, RI $50,899 West Greenwich, RI $50,865 East Greenwich, RI $50,934 Exeter, RI $52,021 Fiskeville, RI $50,998

Forestdale, RI $50,949 Foster, RI $50,865 Glendale, RI $50,865 Greene, RI $51,436 Greenville, RI $50,998 Harmony, RI $50,983 Harrisville, RI $50,899 Hope, RI $50,998

Hope Valley, RI $52,056 Hopkinton, RI $52,071 Jamestown, RI $51,549 Kenyon, RI $52,007 Little Compton, RI $51,839 Manville, RI $50,998 Mapleville, RI $50,865 Newport, RI $51,559

Middletown, RI $51,775 North Kingstown, RI $50,850 North Scituate, RI $50,983 Oakland, RI $50,914 Pascoag, RI $50,885 Pawtucket, RI $50,998 Central Falls, RI $50,998 Cumberland, RI $50,998

Lincoln, RI $50,998 Portsmouth, RI $51,352 Prudence Island, RI $50,899 Rockville, RI $52,071 Saunderstown, RI $51,578 Shannock, RI $51,992 Slatersville, RI $50,949 Slocum, RI $51,578

Tiverton, RI $51,874 Wakefield, RI $51,524 Kingston, RI $51,534 Narragansett, RI $51,544 Peace Dale, RI $51,524 Warren, RI $50,983 Warwick, RI $50,998 Westerly, RI $52,085

West Kingston, RI $51,564 West Warwick, RI $50,998 Wood River Junction, RI $52,021 Woonsocket, RI $50,949 North Smithfield, RI $50,983 Wyoming, RI $52,007 Providence, RI $50,998 Cranston, RI $50,998

North Providence, RI $50,998 East Providence, RI $50,998 Riverside, RI $50,998 Rumford, RI $50,998 Smithfield, RI $50,998 Johnston, RI $50,998

Incident Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Incident Handler'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$46,899

Average $51,377/year

$60,226

$3,908

Average $4,281/month

$5,019

$902

Average $988/week

$1,158

$23

Average $25/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,226	$5,019	$1,158	$29
Average	$51,377	$4,281	$988	$25
25th Percentile	$46,899	$3,908	$902	$23

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