How much does a Director of Security make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Director of Security is $113,620 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $92,018 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 $21,602 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 $87K-$150K/yr?
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Security?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Security | $127,916 /yr |
| Senior Director of Security | $238,394 /yr |
| Vice President of Security | $301,167 /yr |
For Director of Security
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Security?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Security | $127,916 /yr |
| Senior Director of Security | $238,394 /yr |
| Vice President of Security | $301,167 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Director of Security at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Security Director in United States
The top paying industry for a Security Director in United States is Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $67,640.
Management & Consulting
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Security Director are Professional Security Consultants and Allied Universal.
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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.
Director of Security pay FAQ
The average salary for a Director of Security is $113,620 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 513 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director of Security employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Director of Security in United States is $149,716 per year.
The lowest salary for a Director of Security in United States is $87,074 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.
Security directors earn pay that is similar to the pay of managers in correctional facilities, casinos and police departments. Security directors with experience managing large operations, such as political campaigns, celebrity tours or high-risk office building traffic, may earn higher pay. Additionally, foreign language proficiency and military experience may increase a candidate’s opportunities and pay. Successful security directors can open their own security training firms and charge high hourly rates.
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