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M3 - Manager
The median salary range for Security Engineering (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $157k - $213k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,268 job postings from 188 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$156,586
15%
Mid
$184,793
15%
High
$213,000
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Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance Security Automation
Bellevue
·8+ Years Experience
$149k - $224k
$148,500 - $223,900
Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance Security Automation
Bellevue
·8+ Years Experience
$149k - $224k
$148,500 - $223,900
Manager, Global Intelligence & Insider Threat
United States
N/A
N/A
Manager, Global Intelligence & Insider Threat
Columbia
N/A
N/A
Manager, Global Intelligence & Insider Threat
Columbia
N/A
N/A
Manager, Global Intelligence & Insider Threat
Columbia
N/A
N/A
Manager, Global Intelligence & Insider Threat
Washington
N/A
N/A
Manager, Global Intelligence & Insider Threat
Washington, DC
N/A
N/A
Associate Manager, Physical Security
Buenos Aires
N/A
N/A
Associate Manager, Physical Security
Argentine Republic
N/A
N/A
Manager, Security Operations
California
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$209k - $261k
$209,000 - $261,200
Manager, Security Operations
New York City
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$209k - $261k
$209,000 - $261,200
Manager, Security Operations
Los Angeles
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$192k - $240k
$192,200 - $240,300
Manager, Security Operations
Seattle
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$192k - $240k
$192,200 - $240,300
Manager, Security Operations
United States
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$178k - $222k
$177,600 - $222,000
Manager, Security Operations
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$178k - $222k
$177,600 - $222,000
Manager, Vulnerability & Data Security
Remote
·7-10 Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$167k - $209k
$167,100 - $208,900
Manager, Vulnerability & Data Security
United States
·7-10 Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$167k - $209k
$167,100 - $208,900
Manager, Identity Security
United States
·15+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$167k - $209k
$167,100 - $208,900
Manager, Identity Security
Remote
·15+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$167k - $209k
$167,100 - $208,900
IT & Cyber Audit Manager
Seattle
$164k - $246k
$164,000 - $246,000
Manager, Identity Governance & Administration
Seattle
·8+ Years Experience
$132k - $198k
$132,000 - $198,000
Manager Security Support
Guadalajara
·2+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Manager, SOC Operations
Guadalajara
·2+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
IT & Cyber Audit Manager
Seattle
$164k - $246k
$164,000 - $246,000
Manager, Identity Governance & Administration
Seattle
·8+ Years Experience
$132k - $198k
$132,000 - $198,000
Manager Security Support
Guadalajara
·2+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Manager, SOC Operations
Guadalajara
·2+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Mgr, Software Development Engineering - Security
Hyderabad
·10+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Product Security Manager
United States
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$210k - $221k
$209,664 - $220,699
Product Security Manager
Remote
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$210k - $221k
$209,664 - $220,699
Manager, Attack Engineering
Remote
·Last Posted: May 2026
$180k - $230k
$180,000 - $230,000
Manager, Security Engineering, Cloud & AppSec
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
$178k - $220k
$178,000 - $220,000
Security Manager
Remote
·Last Posted: May 2026
$160k - $190k
$160,000 - $190,000
Manager, Detection & Response Engineering
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$151k - $219k
$151,000 - $219,000
Manager Corporate Technology (Security & IT)
Remote
$171k - $214k
$171,000 - $214,000
Manager Corporate Technology (Security & IT)
Chicago
$171k - $214k
$171,000 - $214,000
Manager Corporate Technology (Security & IT)
Phoenix
$171k - $214k
$171,000 - $214,000
Manager Corporate Technology (Security & IT)
Denver
$171k - $214k
$171,000 - $214,000
Manager of Identity and Access Management, Corporate Systems
New York City
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$107k - $213k
$107,000 - $213,000
Product Security Engineering Manager
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
$176k - $242k
$176,000 - $242,000
Manager, Engineering (Identity and Access Management)
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$138k - $213k
$137,600 - $212,850
Manager, Security Operations
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
$129k - $162k
$129,280 - $161,600
Security Program Manager
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Security Program Manager
Federative Republic of Brazil
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Manager, Safety Clearance Program Management
Foster City
·8+ Years Experience
$205k - $284k
$205,000 - $284,000
Manager, Fusion Center Operations
Scottsdale
·3+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$115k - $130k
$115,000 - $130,000
Security Engineering Manager
Missouri
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Security Engineering Manager
United States
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 89 Data Points | $85,000 | $92,500 | $100,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 405 Data Points | $117,500 | $136,250 | $155,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 499 Data Points | $132,000 | $156,000 | $180,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 975 Data Points | $150,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 263 Data Points | $180,000 | $209,500 | $239,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 314 Data Points | $178,020 | $211,510 | $245,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 259 Data Points | $156,586 | $184,793 | $213,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 177 Data Points | $170,000 | $208,575 | $247,150 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 162 Data Points | $200,000 | $236,375 | $272,750 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 39 Data Points | $218,400 | $261,700 | $305,000 |