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Security operations manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$73,542
Average $73,542
Low $40,288
High $134,246

The average salary for a security operations manager is $73,542 per year in the United States. 835 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 24, 2026).

Security Operations Manager job openings in United States

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SOC Duty Manager
Republic Airways3.4out of 5 stars.
Carmel, IN
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Security Operations Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NVIDIA
 
$294,875per year
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Arm
 
$268,226per year
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Dantech Corporation
 
$250,000per year
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Everpure
 
$243,000per year
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KellyMitchell
 
$239,200per year
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Apple
 
$238,850per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Operations Managers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $113,855 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $93,944 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $93,056 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $77,439 per year
  5. Carlsbad, CA
    $72,953 per year

Where can a Security Operations Manager earn more?

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