SOX Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an SOX Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an SOX Manager in the United States is $112,782 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,180
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,260 to $122,412
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,501
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SOX Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $122,412 $10,201 $2,354 $59
Average $112,782 $9,399 $2,169 $54
25th Percentile $104,260 $8,688 $2,005 $50
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Key Factors That Influence SOX Manager Salaries

An SOX 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 SOX Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an SOX 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): $108,871
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $109,256
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,152
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,177
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,357
Levels Salary
Entry Level SOX Manager$108,871
Intermediate Level SOX Manager$109,256
Senior Level SOX Manager$110,152
Specialist Level SOX Manager$111,177
Expert Level SOX Manager$112,357
$108,871 0 yr
$109,256 < 2 yrs
$110,152 2-4 yrs
$111,177 5-8 yrs
$112,357 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for SOX 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: $142,252
  • San Francisco: $140,853
  • Oakland: $137,729

What Skills Can Increase an SOX Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 18.81% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Consulting Services (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): Consulting Services means the provision of expertise or strategic advice that is presented for consideration and decision-making.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 18.81%
Economics 2.13%
Consulting Services 1.28%
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 SOX Manager's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
$121,805
8%
Building Relationships
$119,549
6%
Financial Services
$118,421
5%
Communicates Effectively
$117,293
4%
Collaboration
$117,293
4%
Leadership
$117,293
4%
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How Education impacts an SOX Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many SOX Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 SOX Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $104,470 and $112,797).

SOX Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for SOX Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 9.7%
High School 9.7%
Associates 41.9%
Bachelors 41.9%
Masters 41.9%
Doctorate 6.5%
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SOX Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an SOX 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for SOX Manager

Salaries for an SOX Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $103,284 in 2023 to around $104,902 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SOX Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of SOX Manager Over Time

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2023
$103,284
2024
$106,057
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2024 $106,057
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