How much does a Chief Security Officer make?
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$291K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Chief Security Officer is $290,724 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $177,722 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $113,003 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $218K-$402K/yr?
For Lead Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Lead Security Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Security Officer | $46,085 /yr |
| Head Security Officer | $56,170 /yr |
| Chief Security Officer | $290,724 /yr |
For Lead Security Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Lead Security Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Security Officer | $46,085 /yr |
| Head Security Officer | $56,170 /yr |
| Chief Security Officer | $290,724 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Chief Security Officer at different companies?
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$220,815
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$151,289
/ yr
$141,610
/ yr
$386,673
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$228,676
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$224,775
/ yr
$305,097
/ yr
$192,052
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$294,652
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$138,928
/ yr
$143,668
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$212,539
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$251,817
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$152,353
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$438,783
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Top Paying Industries
For a Chief Security Officer in United States
The top paying industry for a Chief Security Officer in United States is Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $220,815.
Hotels & Travel Accommodation
The top paying company in Hotels & Travel Accommodation for Chief Security Officer is Royal Caribbean Group.
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What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?
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Recent Salaries Shared
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United States of America
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United States of America
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$284K | $180K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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$278K | $90K
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United States of America
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United States of America
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Chief Security Officer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Chief Security Officer is $290,724 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 55 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chief Security Officer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Chief Security Officer in United States is $401,646 per year.
The lowest salary for a Chief Security Officer in United States is $218,043 per year.
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