Director of security salary in United States

The average salary for a Director of Security is $130,923 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 September 6, 2026.

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Director of Security salaries typically range between a low of $71,803 and a high of $238,721 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Director of Security include Denver, CO at $164,870 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $161,640 per year, and Washington, DC at $154,767 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).