Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Security Manager make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$61,623 / yrTotal Pay
$55,836 / yrBase Pay
$5,787 / yrAdditional Pay

$61,623

 / yr
$39K$97K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Security Manager is $61,623 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $55,836 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 $5,787 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.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Security Manager

$61,623 /yr
Security Manager
$112,648 /yr
Senior Security Manager
$117,635 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Security Manager in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Security Manager in United States. Employers include Meta, Workday and Amazon.

1
Meta
$219,678/yr

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Security ManagerSee 63 salaries from all locations

$56,938

 / yr

$80,927

 / yr

$84,942

 / yr

$86,264

 / yr

$191,146

 / yr

$69,943

 / yr

$122,498

 / yr

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$99,530

 / yr

$174,958

 / yr

$84,530

 / yr

$219,678

 / yr

$65,067

 / yr

$28

 / hr

$80,002

 / yr

$72,595

 / yr

$143,726

 / yr

$99,579

 / yr

$77,917

 / yr

$57,602

 / yr

$92,305

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Security Manager in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Security Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $183,052, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $135,915, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $100,569, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $99,530, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $91,739.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$183,052

    49% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$135,915

    32% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$100,569

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$99,530

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$91,739

    0% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Security Manager are Meta, Workday, and Amazon.

MetaMeta$219,678/yr
WorkdayWorkday$191,146/yr
AmazonAmazon$174,958/yr

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

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Security

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Security

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Security

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$2,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
IAM Manager

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$120,000

/yr

$115K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Information Security Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$145,050

/yr

$145K | $50

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Security

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$95,000

/yr

$85K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Security

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Identity and Access Management Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$41,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Security Manager pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Security Manager is $55,836 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Security Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1345 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security Manager employees.

The highest salary for a Security Manager in United States is $86,617 per year.

The lowest salary for a Security Manager in United States is $35,994 per year.

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