Earnings
Earnings for directors of security vary depending on their experience and responsibilities; their company's size, specialty, geographic location, and the nature of its security risks; and the value of the assets or data being protected, among other things.
First-line supervisors of security workers earned median annual salaries of $54,580 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Earnings ranged from $36,560 to $87,400 or more.
Earnings for directors of security ranged from $60,000 to $186,000 annually with a median salary of $101,392 in 2024, according to PayScale.com.
Salary.com reports that corporate safety and security directors earned salaries that ranged from $132,646 to $230,270 in 2024, and a median income of $182,700.
Most full-time positions offer extensive benefit plans, which may include stock options, 401(k) plans, and medical, dental, and vision care.
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