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Security manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Security Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$87,154
Average $87,154
Low $48,701
High $155,968

The average salary for a security manager is $87,154 per year in the United States. 630 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Security Manager job openings in United States

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Lead Security Issue Manager
Mastercard4out of 5 stars.
O'Fallon, MO
$109,000 - $180,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Security Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arm
 
$233,050per year
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EY
 
$231,925per year
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Apple
 
$228,650per year
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Everpure
 
$226,400per year
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NESC Staffing Corp
 
$220,480per year
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PIMCO
 
$207,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Managers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $117,544 per year
  2. Long Beach, CA
    $117,452 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $90,737 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $88,413 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $82,371 per year

Where can a Security Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Security Managers in different locations
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Senior Security Manager

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Average $147,463 per year