What are the main factors that influence a Security Operations Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Security Operations Manager's salary?

A Security Operations Manager's salary grows with experience: a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $69,544, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $91,535, a Security Operations Manager (7+ years)earns $107,174, a Security Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $153,540, a Security Director (7+ years)earns $171,875,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Operations Manager?

Security Operations Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Operations Manager roles are District of Columbia $118,488, California $118,038, Massachusetts $116,465. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Operations Manager roles make?

Salaries for Security Operations Manager level roles vary by specialization: Network Security Senior Manager: $180,035; Cross-Platform Security Manager: $167,942; Cyber Security Architect Manager: $164,638; Security Senior Manager: $150,324; It Security Operations Manager: $146,590.

Security Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Operations Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Operations Manager in Delaware is $108,621 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a Security Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,445
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,198 to $123,185
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,978

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Security Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,185	$10,265	$2,369	$59
Average	$108,621	$9,052	$2,089	$52
25th Percentile	$95,198	$7,933	$1,831	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Security Operations Manager Salaries

A Security Operations Manager'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 Security Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Operations Manager'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): $69,544
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,535
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,174
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,540
Expert (over 8 years): $171,875

Levels	Salary
Security ... Level Security Operations Manager	$69,544
Security ... Level Security Operations Manager	$91,535
Security ... Level Security Operations Manager	$107,174
Security ... Level Security Operations Manager	$153,540
Security ... Level Security Operations Manager	$171,875

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How Do Security Operations Manager 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 Security Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,488.
California: $118,038.
Massachusetts: $116,465.

District of Columbia $118,488 California $118,038 Massachusetts $116,465 Washington $116,037 New Jersey $115,994 Alaska $115,844 Connecticut $114,368 New York $113,768

Hawaii $111,853 Rhode Island $110,954 Maryland $110,344 Minnesota $109,509 Colorado $109,188 Illinois $109,081 Oregon $108,674 Delaware $108,375

New Hampshire $108,186 Virginia $107,765 Pennsylvania $106,534 Nevada $105,913 North Dakota $105,710 Michigan $105,389 Wisconsin $105,271 Vermont $105,036

Texas $104,383 Maine $104,340 Arizona $104,276 Ohio $104,201 Georgia $103,217 Indiana $102,724 Wyoming $102,628 Utah $102,478

Iowa $102,414 Kansas $101,900 Louisiana $101,750 North Carolina $101,697 Missouri $101,676 Florida $101,258 Montana $101,033 Nebraska $100,819

Kentucky $100,702 South Carolina $100,274 Tennessee $100,006 Idaho $99,899 New Mexico $99,118 Oklahoma $98,947 Alabama $98,315 South Dakota $97,256

Arkansas $96,678 West Virginia $96,368 Mississippi $95,437

Top Paying Cities for Security Operations Managers

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:

Lincoln: $112,163
Little Creek: $111,125
Magnolia: $111,585

Lincoln, DE $112,163 Little Creek, DE $111,125 Magnolia, DE $111,585 Milford, DE $112,163 Marydel, DE $110,708 Millsboro, DE $112,163 Millville, DE $112,912 Milton, DE $112,163

Nassau, DE $112,163 Ocean View, DE $112,912 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,912 Seaford, DE $110,986 Selbyville, DE $112,912 Smyrna, DE $110,579 Viola, DE $111,585 Woodside, DE $111,264

Bear, DE $109,766 Newark, DE $109,809 Claymont, DE $109,894 Delaware City, DE $109,809 Hockessin, DE $109,894 Kirkwood, DE $109,809 Middletown, DE $110,355 Montchanin, DE $109,894

New Castle, DE $109,894 Odessa, DE $110,504 Port Penn, DE $109,509 Rockland, DE $109,894 Saint Georges, DE $109,809 Townsend, DE $110,344 Winterthur, DE $109,894 Lewes, DE $112,163

Wilmington, DE $109,894 Dover, DE $111,072 Dover Afb, DE $111,328 Bethany Beach, DE $112,912 Bethel, DE $110,986 Bridgeville, DE $112,163 Camden Wyoming, DE $111,189 Cheswold, DE $110,815

Clayton, DE $110,536 Dagsboro, DE $112,912 Delmar, DE $110,986 Ellendale, DE $112,163 Felton, DE $112,163 Fenwick Island, DE $112,912 Frankford, DE $112,912 Frederica, DE $112,163

Georgetown, DE $112,163 Greenwood, DE $112,163 Harbeson, DE $112,163 Harrington, DE $112,163 Hartly, DE $110,483 Houston, DE $112,163 Kenton, DE $110,536 Laurel, DE $110,986

Yorklyn, DE $109,894

Security Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Operations Manager'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

$95,198

Average $108,621/year

$123,185

$7,933

Average $9,052/month

$10,265

$1,831

Average $2,089/week

$2,369

$46

Average $52/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,185	$10,265	$2,369	$59
Average	$108,621	$9,052	$2,089	$52
25th Percentile	$95,198	$7,933	$1,831	$46

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