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Security operations manager salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$76,557
Average $76,557
Low $41,792
High $140,239

The average salary for a security operations manager is $76,557 per year in the United States. 895 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 11, 2026).

Security Operations Manager job openings in United States

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Data Center Security Operation...
Microsoft4.2out of 5 stars.
Boydton, VA
$97,600 - $206,400 a year
Full-time
2 weeks 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
 
$264,317per 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
    $113,633 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $95,688 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $93,280 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $73,342 per year
  5. Carlsbad, CA
    $72,953 per year

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The average salary for a Security Operations Manager is $76,557 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 895 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 11, 2026.

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Security Operations Manager salaries typically range between a low of $41,792 and a high of $140,239 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Security Operations Manager include Washington, DC at $113,633 per year, Chicago, IL at $95,688 per year, and New York, NY at $93,280 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Security Operations Manager include NVIDIA ($294,875 per year) and Arm ($264,317 per year).