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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

$73,308
Average $73,308
Low $40,336
High $133,231

The average salary for a security operations manager is $73,308 per year in the United States. 838 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Security Operations Manager job openings in United States

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Security Operations Manager
Sunstates Security3.4out of 5 stars.
Laurel, MD
Full-time
15 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
    $116,478 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $94,442 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $93,944 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $77,439 per year
  5. Carlsbad, CA
    $76,407 per year

Where can a Security Operations Manager earn more?

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