Fintech & Corporate Finance · Manager

Chargebacks & Disputes Manager Salary

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$120,000

25th percentile

P50

$140,000

Median

P75

$160,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Tight

Scarcity: 6/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

50-120

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

7% year-over-year

RETENTION

2.9 yr avg tenure

26% annual turnover

Chargebacks & Disputes Manager Salary by City

New York City, NY$195,000
San Francisco, CA$180,000
Palm Beach, FL$180,000
Boston, MA$175,000
Los Angeles, CA$170,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Chargebacks and disputes managers are seeing increased demand as card and wallet products scale and networks tighten dispute rules. Automation and better tooling are emerging but human oversight remains critical for complex cases.

Also Known As

Chargebacks Manager, Chargebacks & Disputes Manager, Disputes Operations Manager, Card Disputes Manager, Chargeback Operations Manager

What Does a Chargebacks & Disputes Manager Do?

The Chargebacks & Disputes Manager operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 50-120 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Chargebacks & Disputes Manager Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Chargebacks & Disputes Manager is $140,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $120,000 to $160,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.07% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Chargebacks & Disputes Manager Career Path

Professionals who move into Chargebacks & Disputes Manager roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2.9 years, with an annual turnover rate of 26%.

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