As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Incident Manager in the US is $136,889, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,632 weekly, or $11,407 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Incident Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Incident Manager in the US vary widely, spanning from $117,424 to $159,805. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($126,700) and 75th percentile ($148,884), while top earners (90th percentile) make $159,805 per year. This $22,184 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Process Management or Triage, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Incident Manager often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Incident Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $117,424 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $126,700 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $136,889 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $148,884 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $159,805 US May 01, 2026
25% $126,700 10% $117,424 90% $159,805 75% $148,884 $136,889 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Incident Manager ?

In the fields of computer security and information technology, computer security incident management involves the monitoring and detection of security events on a computer or computer network, and the execution of proper responses to those events. Computer security incident management is a specialized form of incident management, the primary purpose of which is the development of a well understood and predictable response to damaging events and computer intrusions. Incident management requires a process and a response team which follows this process. This definition of computer security inci...

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