Hourly Wage for Campus Security Director Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Campus Security Director?

As of November 01, 2025, the average hourly rate for a Campus Security Director in the United States is $63, which translates to an annual salary of about $130,194.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52 to $68 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43 per hour
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Campus Security Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $141,740 $11,812 $2,726 $68
Average $130,194 $10,850 $2,504 $63
25th Percentile $108,468 $9,039 $2,086 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Campus Security Director Salaries

A Campus Security Director'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Campus Security Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Campus Security Director'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $122,105
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $123,070
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,288
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,150
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,288
Levels Salary
Entry Level Campus Security Director $122,105
Intermediate Level Campus Security Director $123,070
Senior Level Campus Security Director $126,288
Specialist Level Campus Security Director $130,150
Expert Level Campus Security Director $133,288
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$126,288 2-4 yrs
$130,150 5-8 yrs
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How Do Campus Security Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Campus Security Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • California: $143,604.
  • Massachusetts: $141,690.
  • New Jersey: $141,117

How Education impacts a Campus Security Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Campus Security Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Campus Security Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,856 and $112,078.

Campus Security Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Campus Security Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 16.7%
Associates 10.8%
Bachelors 41.2%
Masters 27.5%
Doctorate 2.9%
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Campus Security Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Campus Security Director'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.

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$108,468
Average $130,194/year
$141,740
$9,039
Average $10,850/month
$11,812
$2,086
Average $2,504/week
$2,726
$52
Average $63/hour
$68
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $141,740 $11,812 $2,726 $68
Average $130,194 $10,850 $2,504 $63
25th Percentile $108,468 $9,039 $2,086 $52

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Salary Trends for Campus Security Directors

Salaries for a Campus Security Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $145,104 in 2023 to around $139,147 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Campus Security Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Campus Security Director Over Time

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$145,104
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$141,655
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$139,147
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Campus Security Director bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 85.9%
Bonuses -12.8%
Social Security 5.6%
401k/403b 3.6%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 4.2%
Pension 3.1%
Time Off 9.3%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $130,194 85.9%
Bonus $-19,446 -12.8%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $8,472 5.6%
401K/403B $5,427 3.6%
Disability $1,772 1.2%
Healthcare $6,371 4.2%
Pension $4,651 3.1%
Time Off $14,056 9.3%
Total Compensation $151,498 100%
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FAQ about Campus Security Director

1. What are the responsibilities of Campus Security Director?

Directs and implements security and safety policies and procedures on campus. Manages the work activities of campus police and patrol units. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.

2. What are the skills of Campus Security Director

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Public Administration: Public administration is a field in which leaders serve communities to advance the common good and effect positive change.

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Fire Investigation: Fire investigation, sometimes referred to as origin and cause investigation, is the analysis of fire-related incidents. After firefighters extinguish a fire, an investigation is launched to determine the origin and cause of the fire or explosion.

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