What are the main factors that influence an IT Incident Response Management Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for IT Incident Response Management Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for IT Incident Response Management Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An IT Incident Response Management Manager's salary?

An IT Incident Response Management Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $132,094 for beginners, reaching about $134,049 at mid-level, and approach $138,887 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an IT Incident Response Management Manager?

IT Incident Response Management Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Incident Response Management Manager roles are District of Columbia $135,800, California $135,300, Massachusetts $133,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Incident Response Management Manager roles make?

Salaries for IT Incident Response Management Manager level roles vary by specialization: Cyber Incident Response Senior Manager: $167,482; Cyber Incident Response Analyst V: $164,400; Cyber Incident Response Specialist V: $164,383; Cyber Incident Response Analyst IV: $142,500; Cyber Incident Response Manager: $138,203.

IT Incident Response Management Manager Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an IT Incident Response Management Manager make in District of Columbia?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Incident Response Management Manager in District of Columbia is $135,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,725
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,700 to $147,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,504

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IT Incident Response Management Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,800	$12,317	$2,842	$71
Average	$135,800	$11,317	$2,612	$65
25th Percentile	$125,700	$10,475	$2,417	$60

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Key Factors That Influence IT Incident Response Management Manager Salaries

An IT Incident Response Management 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 IT Incident Response Management Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Incident Response Management 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): $132,094
Early Career (1-2 years): $132,545
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,049
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,853
Expert (over 8 years): $138,887

Levels	Salary
Entry Level IT Incident Response Management Manager	$132,094
Intermediate Level IT Incident Response Management Manager	$132,545
Senior Level IT Incident Response Management Manager	$134,049
Specialist Level IT Incident Response Management Manager	$135,853
Expert Level IT Incident Response Management Manager	$138,887

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How Do IT Incident Response Management 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 IT Incident Response Management Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,800.
California: $135,300.
Massachusetts: $133,500.

District of Columbia $135,800 California $135,300 Massachusetts $133,500 Washington $133,000 New Jersey $133,000 Alaska $132,800 Connecticut $131,100 New York $130,400

Hawaii $128,200 Rhode Island $127,200 Maryland $126,500 Minnesota $125,600 Colorado $125,200 Illinois $125,100 Oregon $124,600 Delaware $124,300

New Hampshire $124,000 Virginia $123,600 Pennsylvania $122,100 Nevada $121,400 North Dakota $121,200 Michigan $120,800 Wisconsin $120,700 Vermont $120,400

Texas $119,700 Arizona $119,600 Maine $119,600 Ohio $119,500 Georgia $118,300 Indiana $117,800 Wyoming $117,700 Utah $117,500

Iowa $117,400 Kansas $116,800 Louisiana $116,700 North Carolina $116,600 Missouri $116,600 Florida $116,100 Montana $115,800 Nebraska $115,600

Kentucky $115,500 South Carolina $115,000 Tennessee $114,700 Idaho $114,500 New Mexico $113,600 Oklahoma $113,400 Alabama $112,700 South Dakota $111,500

Arkansas $110,800 West Virginia $110,500 Mississippi $109,400

Top Paying Cities for IT Incident Response Management 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:

Parcel Return Service: $135,100
Washington: $135,100
Naval Anacost Annex: $135,100

Parcel Return Service, DC $135,100 Washington, DC $135,100 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $135,100 Washington Navy Yard, DC $135,100

IT Incident Response Management Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

IT Incident Response Management Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $152,020. While startup companies pay approximate $128,606.

IT Incident Response Management Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$128,606
Growth Stage	51~500	$136,016
Established	501~5000	$146,803
Enterprise	5000+	$152,020

IT Incident Response Management Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For IT Incident Response Management Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, IT Incident Response Management Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view IT Incident Response Management Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an IT Incident Response Management Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$203,700	$98.0	50%

IT Incident Response Management Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Incident Response Management 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 August 01, 2026

$125,700

Average $135,800/year

$147,800

$10,475

Average $11,317/month

$12,317

$2,417

Average $2,612/week

$2,842

$60

Average $65/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,800	$12,317	$2,842	$71
Average	$135,800	$11,317	$2,612	$65
25th Percentile	$125,700	$10,475	$2,417	$60

IT Incident Response Management Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an IT Incident Response Management Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Cyber Intrusion Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $185,500 - a projected growth of 37% over your current level.

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