Director of security salary in United States

The average salary for a Director of Security is $129,964 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Director of Security salaries typically range between a low of $70,758 and a high of $238,709 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Director of Security include Denver, CO at $164,717 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $153,115 per year, and Washington, DC at $151,494 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Director of Security include LLNL ($444,339 per year) and Apple ($396,100 per year).