Information Security Program Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Information Security Program Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Security Program Manager in the United States is $143,583 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,411
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,904 to $154,485
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,450
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Information Security Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $154,485 $12,874 $2,971 $74
Average $143,583 $11,965 $2,761 $69
25th Percentile $129,904 $10,825 $2,498 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Program Manager Salaries

An Information Security Program 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Information Security Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Program 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): $141,683
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,253
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,203
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,483
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,719
Levels Salary
Entry Level Information Security Program Manager$141,683
Intermediate Level Information Security Program Manager$142,253
Senior Level Information Security Program Manager$143,203
Specialist Level Information Security Program Manager$145,483
Expert Level Information Security Program Manager$149,719
$141,683 0 yr
$142,253 < 2 yrs
$143,203 2-4 yrs
$145,483 5-8 yrs
$149,719 > 8 yrs
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How Do Information Security Program 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 Information Security Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $158,975.
  • California: $158,372.
  • Massachusetts: $156,261.

Top Paying Cities for Information Security Program 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:

  • San Jose: $181,101
  • San Francisco: $179,321
  • Oakland: $175,344

What Skills Can Increase an Information Security Program Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.4% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Incident Response (Mentioned in 3% Job Postings): Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
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Leadership 5.4%
Incident Response 3%
ISO 1.37%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Information Security Program Manager's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
 $147,890
3%
Leadership
 $146,455
2%
Verbal Communication
 $146,455
2%
ISO
 $146,455
2%
Commitment
 $146,455
2%
Presentation
 $146,455
2%
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How Education impacts an Information Security Program Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Information Security Program Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Information Security Program Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $148,382 and $156,072).

Information Security Program Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Information Security Program Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 13.1%
Associates 7.9%
Bachelors 46.5%
Masters 30.8%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Information Security Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Security Program 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.

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$129,904
Average $143,583/year
$154,485
$10,825
Average $11,965/month
$12,874
$2,498
Average $2,761/week
$2,971
$62
Average $69/hour
$74
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $154,485 $12,874 $2,971 $74
Average $143,583 $11,965 $2,761 $69
25th Percentile $129,904 $10,825 $2,498 $62

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Salary Trends for Information Security Program Manager

Salaries for an Information Security Program Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $136,868 in 2023 to around $136,874 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Information Security Program Manager salary trends, .

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