As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Incident Manager in the US is $136,986, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,634 weekly, or $11,416 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Incident Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Incident Manager in the US vary widely, spanning from $117,529 to $159,471. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($126,802) and 75th percentile ($148,756), while top earners (90th percentile) make $159,471 per year. This $21,954 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Process Management or Triage, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Incident Manager often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Incident Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $117,529 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $126,802 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $136,986 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $148,756 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $159,471 US May 18, 2021
25% $126,802 10% $117,529 90% $159,471 75% $148,756 $136,986 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Incident Manager ?

In the fields of computer security and information technology, computer security incident management involves the monitoring and detection of security events on a computer or computer network, and the execution of proper responses to those events. Computer security incident management is a specialized form of incident management, the primary purpose of which is the development of a well understood and predictable response to damaging events and computer intrusions. Incident management requires a process and a response team which follows this process. This definition of computer security inci...

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