As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Incident Manager in Washington, DC is $150,742, equivalent to $72 per hour, $2,899 weekly, or $12,562 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $129,307 to $175,977. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($139,522) and 75th percentile ($163,951), while top earners (90th percentile) make $175,977 per year. This $24,429 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, Washington Incident Manager often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide 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 $129,307 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $139,522 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $150,742 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $163,951 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Incident Manager Salary $175,977 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25% $139,522 10% $129,307 90% $175,977 75% $163,951 $150,742 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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