How much does a Director of Security make?
Experience
- All years of Experience
- 0-1 Years
- 1-3 Years
- 4-6 Years
- 7-9 Years
- 10-14 Years
- 15+ Years
Industry
- All industries
- Legal
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Management & Consulting
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
- Personal Consumer Services
- Education
- Financial Services
- Government & Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
- Nonprofit & NGO
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Real Estate
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
- Human Resources & Staffing
$83,771
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Director of Security is $83,771 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $63,609 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 $20,162 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 does $83,771 look to you?
Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.
For Director of Security
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Security?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Security | $83,771 /yr |
| Senior Director of Security | $239,030 /yr |
| Vice President of Security | $326,242 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Director Of Security
Some related job titles are Assistant Director of Security Salaries with median pay of $50,046, Corporate Security Director Salaries with median pay of $82,689, Director of Information Security Salaries with median pay of $235,001, Executive Protection Salaries with median pay of $75,284.
Top Paying Companies
For a Director Of Security in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Director Of Security in United States. Employers include Hyatt, Andy Frain and CHRISTUS Health.
Top Paying Companies
For Director Of Security in United States
| 1 | Hyatt | $110,314 | |
| 2 | Andy Frain | $104,529 | |
| 3 | CHRISTUS Health | $101,901 | |
| 4 | U.S. Security Associates | $82,907 | |
| 5 | Chesley Brown | $82,064 | |
| 6 | Professional Security Consultants | $81,984 | |
| 7 | Universal Protection Service | $76,512 | |
| 8 | Allied Universal | $74,991 | |
| 9 | Marksman Security Corporation | $72,738 | |
| 10 | Titan Security Group | $72,043 |
What are total pay estimates for a Director Of Security at different companies?
- Popular
- Most Reports
- Salary: high to low
- Salary: low to high
$57,005
/ yr$74,991
/ yr
$81,984
/ yr
$76,512
/ yr
$72,738
/ yr
$104,529
/ yr$68,388
/ yrIs this salary info helpful?
Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere
$82,907
/ yr
$110,314
/ yr
$72,043
/ yr
$82,064
/ yr
$71,720
/ yr
$101,901
/ yr
$73,619
/ yr
$96,774
/ yr
$109,597
/ yr
$95,437
/ yr
$39
/ hr$75,322
/ yr
$63,774
/ yrDirector Of Security Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Director Of Security in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Director Of Security in United States are Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $110,314, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $104,529, Healthcare with a median total pay of $101,901 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $75,751.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent Salaries Shared
For director of security
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$170K | $20K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$175K | $19K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$190K | $30K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$135K | $16K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$115K | $20K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
Submitted 3 days ago
Director of Security pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Director of Security is $63,609 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Director of Security salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 484 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director of Security employees.
The highest salary for a Director of Security in United States is $100,301 per year.
The lowest salary for a Director of Security in United States is $40,340 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Director of Security or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Director of Security.