What are the main factors that influence a Data Protection 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 Data Protection Manager's salary?

A Data Protection Manager's salary grows with experience: a Data Center Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $111,971, a Data Center Supervisor (7+ years)earns $118,615, a Data Protection Manager (7+ years)earns $142,853, a Data Center Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $172,536, a Data Center Director (7+ years)earns $194,932,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Protection Manager?

Data Protection Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Protection Manager roles are District of Columbia $151,784, California $151,208, Massachusetts $149,193. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Protection Manager roles make?

Salaries for Data Protection Manager level roles vary by specialization: Data Protection Officer: $173,012; Cathodic Protection Manager: $169,200; Data Protection Lawyer: $152,188; Data Protection Analyst: $147,957; Brand Protection Manager: $144,546.

Data Protection Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Protection Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Protection Manager in Rhode Island is $142,133 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,576
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,751 to $152,310
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,300

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Data Protection Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,310	$12,693	$2,929	$73
Average	$142,133	$11,844	$2,733	$68
25th Percentile	$131,751	$10,979	$2,534	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Data Protection Manager Salaries

A Data Protection 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 Data Protection Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Protection 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): $111,971
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,615
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,853
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,536
Expert (over 8 years): $194,932

Levels	Salary
Data Cent... Level Data Protection Manager	$111,971
Data Cent... Level Data Protection Manager	$118,615
Data Prot... Level Data Protection Manager	$142,853
Data Cent... Level Data Protection Manager	$172,536
Data Cent... Level Data Protection Manager	$194,932

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How Do Data Protection 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 Data Protection Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $151,784.
California: $151,208.
Massachusetts: $149,193.

District of Columbia $151,784 California $151,208 Massachusetts $149,193 Washington $148,645 New Jersey $148,590 Alaska $148,398 Connecticut $146,506 New York $145,738

Hawaii $143,284 Rhode Island $142,133 Maryland $141,351 Minnesota $140,282 Colorado $139,871 Illinois $139,734 Oregon $139,213 Delaware $138,829

New Hampshire $138,588 Virginia $138,048 Pennsylvania $136,471 Nevada $135,676 North Dakota $135,416 Michigan $135,004 Wisconsin $134,853 Vermont $134,552

Texas $133,716 Maine $133,661 Arizona $133,579 Ohio $133,483 Georgia $132,221 Indiana $131,591 Wyoming $131,467 Utah $131,275

Iowa $131,193 Kansas $130,535 Louisiana $130,343 North Carolina $130,275 Missouri $130,247 Florida $129,713 Montana $129,425 Nebraska $129,151

Kentucky $129,000 South Carolina $128,451 Tennessee $128,109 Idaho $127,972 New Mexico $126,971 Oklahoma $126,752 Alabama $125,943 South Dakota $124,586

Arkansas $123,845 West Virginia $123,448 Mississippi $122,255

Top Paying Cities for Data Protection 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:

Adamsville: $143,909
Albion: $142,694
Ashaway: $143,637

Adamsville, RI $143,909 Albion, RI $142,694 Ashaway, RI $143,637 Barrington, RI $142,318 Block Island, RI $143,110 Bradford, RI $143,550 Bristol, RI $142,866 Carolina, RI $143,313

Charlestown, RI $143,365 Chepachet, RI $143,080 Clayville, RI $142,681 Coventry, RI $142,688 West Greenwich, RI $143,081 East Greenwich, RI $142,592 Exeter, RI $143,042 Fiskeville, RI $142,315

Forestdale, RI $143,412 Foster, RI $143,005 Glendale, RI $143,423 Greene, RI $143,193 Greenville, RI $142,370 Harmony, RI $142,554 Harrisville, RI $143,361 Hope, RI $142,404

Hope Valley, RI $143,511 Hopkinton, RI $143,700 Jamestown, RI $143,220 Kenyon, RI $143,295 Little Compton, RI $143,888 Manville, RI $142,881 Mapleville, RI $143,108 Newport, RI $143,364

Middletown, RI $143,427 North Kingstown, RI $142,837 North Scituate, RI $142,555 Oakland, RI $143,262 Pascoag, RI $143,456 Pawtucket, RI $142,105 Central Falls, RI $142,168 Cumberland, RI $142,976

Lincoln, RI $142,311 Portsmouth, RI $143,349 Prudence Island, RI $143,054 Rockville, RI $143,678 Saunderstown, RI $143,134 Shannock, RI $143,304 Slatersville, RI $143,413 Slocum, RI $143,129

Tiverton, RI $143,785 Wakefield, RI $143,256 Kingston, RI $143,201 Narragansett, RI $143,295 Peace Dale, RI $143,238 Warren, RI $142,685 Warwick, RI $142,288 Westerly, RI $143,671

West Kingston, RI $143,246 West Warwick, RI $142,462 Wood River Junction, RI $143,450 Woonsocket, RI $143,420 North Smithfield, RI $143,094 Wyoming, RI $143,304 Providence, RI $142,064 Cranston, RI $142,083

North Providence, RI $142,100 East Providence, RI $142,074 Riverside, RI $142,119 Rumford, RI $142,099 Smithfield, RI $142,386 Johnston, RI $142,148

Data Protection Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Protection 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 June 01, 2026

$131,751

Average $142,133/year

$152,310

$10,979

Average $11,844/month

$12,693

$2,534

Average $2,733/week

$2,929

$63

Average $68/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,310	$12,693	$2,929	$73
Average	$142,133	$11,844	$2,733	$68
25th Percentile	$131,751	$10,979	$2,534	$63

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