As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Incident Manager in Illinois is $139,548, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,684 weekly, or $11,629 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Incident Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Incident Manager in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $119,711 to $162,973. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($129,165) and 75th percentile ($151,810), while top earners (90th percentile) make $162,973 per year. This $22,645 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, Illinois Incident Manager often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Incident Manager job salary. 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 $119,711 IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $129,165 IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $139,548 IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $151,810 IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $162,973 IL April 01, 2026
25% $129,165 10% $119,711 90% $162,973 75% $151,810 $139,548 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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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $147,932 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $147,417 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $134,562 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $135,306 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $137,167 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $147,417 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $134,733 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $133,688 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $137,167 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $130,568 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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