Corporate Security Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Corporate Security Executive make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporate Security Executive in the United States is $218,463 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $105.

However, a Corporate Security Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $254,227
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $198,913 to $237,183
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $181,114
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Corporate Security Executive Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $237,183 $19,765 $4,561 $114
Average $218,463 $18,205 $4,201 $105
25th Percentile $198,913 $16,576 $3,825 $96
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Key Factors That Influence Corporate Security Executive Salaries

A Corporate Security Executive's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Corporate Security Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Corporate Security Executive's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Corporate Safety & Security Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $89,636
  • Corporate Safety & Security Manager (5+ years): $104,940
  • Corporate Safety & Security Senior Manager (5+ years): $150,507
  • Corporate Safety & Security Director (5+ years): $168,285
  • Corporate Security Executive (5+ years): $218,442
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Corporate Safety & Security Senior Supervisor3-5 years$89,636
Corporate Safety & Security Manager5+ years$104,940
Corporate Safety & Security Senior Manager5+ years$150,507
Corporate Safety & Security Director5+ years$168,285
Corporate Security Executive5+ years$218,442
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Top Paying Cities for Corporate Security Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $275,543
  • San Francisco: $272,523
  • Oakland: $266,783

What Skills Can Increase a Corporate Security Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.8% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • EHS (Mentioned in 3.47% Job Postings): Environment, health and safety, EHS is an acronym for the set that studies and implements the practical aspects of protecting the environment and maintaining health and safety at occupation.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.8%
EHS 3.47%
Business Administration 1.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Corporate Security Executive's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Incident Response: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$255,602
17%
Incident Response
$253,417
16%
Team Management
$253,417
16%
Integrity
$251,232
15%
Risk Management
$249,048
14%
Physical Security
$246,863
13%
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Corporate Security Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Corporate Security Executive's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Corporate Security Executive

Salaries for a Corporate Security Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $196,406 in 2023 to around $194,063 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Corporate Security Executive salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Corporate Security Executive Over Time

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