How much does a Security Manager make?
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$61,623
/ yrThe 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Security Manager | $61,623 /yr |
| Senior Security Manager | $112,648 /yr |
| Security Manager IV | $117,635 /yr |
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.
Top Paying Companies
For Security Manager in United States
| 1 | Meta | $219,678 | |
| 2 | Workday | $191,146 | |
| 3 | Amazon | $174,958 | |
| 4 | Raytheon Technologies | $148,417 | |
| 5 | Lockheed Martin | $143,726 | |
| 6 | L3Harris | $140,081 | |
| 7 | Northrop Grumman | $135,915 | |
| 8 | Sierra Nevada Corporation | $134,524 | |
| 9 | Capgemini | $124,889 | |
| 10 | Accenture | $122,498 |
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$99,530
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$174,958
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$219,678
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$80,002
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$72,595
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$143,726
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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.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$91,739
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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.
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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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