Manager Security Testing Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager Security Testing make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager Security Testing in the United States is $106,272 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,802
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,836 to $120,159
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,603
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Manager Security Testing Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $120,159 $10,013 $2,311 $58
Average $106,272 $8,856 $2,044 $51
25th Percentile $92,836 $7,736 $1,785 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Manager Security Testing Salaries

A Manager Security Testing'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 Manager Security Testing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager Security Testing'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): $68,363
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,899
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,251
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,895
  • Expert (over 8 years): $168,786
Levels Salary
Security ... Level Manager Security Testing$68,363
Security ... Level Manager Security Testing$89,899
Manager S... Level Manager Security Testing$105,251
Security ... Level Manager Security Testing$150,895
Security ... Level Manager Security Testing$168,786
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$89,899 < 2 yrs
$105,251 2-4 yrs
$150,895 5-8 yrs
$168,786 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager Security Testing 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 Manager Security Testings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $117,664.
  • California: $117,218.
  • Massachusetts: $115,656.

Top Paying Cities for Manager Security Testings

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: $134,041
  • San Francisco: $132,723
  • Oakland: $129,779

What Skills Can Increase a Manager Security Testing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 8.3% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Incident Response (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.
  • Security Management (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Security management is the identification of an organization's assets (including people, buildings, machines, systems and information assets), followed by the development, documentation, and implementation of policies and procedures for protecting these assets. An organisation uses such security management procedures as asset and information classification, threat assessment, risk assessment, and risk analysis to identify threats, categorise assets, and rate system vulnerabilities so that they can implement effective controls.
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Scheduling 8.3%
Incident Response 2.5%
Security Management 1.63%
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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 a Manager Security Testing's salary.
  • SIEM: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Incident Response: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SIEM
 $117,962
11%
Client Service
 $113,711
7%
Incident Response
 $112,648
6%
Billing
 $112,648
6%
Alignment
 $111,586
5%
Cybersecurity
 $111,586
5%
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How Education impacts a Manager Security Testing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager Security Testings 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 a Manager Security Testing with a Bachelor's Degree is between $106,585 and $116,218).

Manager Security Testing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager Security Testing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 26.9%
Associates 19.3%
Bachelors 32.7%
Masters 19.0%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Manager Security Testing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager Security Testing'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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$92,836
Average $106,272/year
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Average $8,856/month
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Average $2,044/week
$2,311
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Average $51/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $120,159 $10,013 $2,311 $58
Average $106,272 $8,856 $2,044 $51
25th Percentile $92,836 $7,736 $1,785 $45

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Salary Trends for Manager Security Testing

Salaries for a Manager Security Testing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $92,822 in 2023 to around $93,591 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager Security Testing salary trends, .

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