What are the main factors that influence a Security Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Security Director's salary?

A Security Director's salary grows with experience: a Security Supervisor, Senior (3-5 years)earns $90,768, a Security Manager (5+ years)earns $106,269, a Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $152,355, a Security Director (5+ years)earns $170,418, a VP of Security (5+ years)earns $221,204,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Director?

Security Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Director roles are District of Columbia $186,321, California $185,614, Massachusetts $183,140. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Director roles make?

Salaries for Security Director level roles vary by specialization: IS and Cyber Security Director: $208,870; Data Security Director: $208,850; Security Threat Director: $208,300; Classified Security Director: $203,712; IT Security Director: $185,087.

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Security Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Director make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Director in Delaware is $170,418 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,367
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,983 to $189,235
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,929

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Security Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,235	$15,770	$3,639	$91
Average	$170,418	$14,202	$3,277	$82
25th Percentile	$154,983	$12,915	$2,980	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Security Director Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Security Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

Security Supervisor, Senior (3-5 years): $90,768
Security Manager (5+ years): $106,269
Security Senior Manager (5+ years): $152,355
Security Director (5+ years): $170,418
VP of Security (5+ years): $221,204

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Supervisor, Senior	3-5 years	$90,768
Security Manager	5+ years	$106,269
Security Senior Manager	5+ years	$152,355
Security Director	5+ years	$170,418
VP of Security	5+ years	$221,204

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How Do 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 Security Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $186,321.
California: $185,614.
Massachusetts: $183,140.

District of Columbia $186,321 California $185,614 Massachusetts $183,140 Washington $182,467 New Jersey $182,400 Alaska $182,164 Connecticut $179,842 New York $178,900

Hawaii $175,887 Rhode Island $174,474 Maryland $173,515 Minnesota $172,202 Colorado $171,697 Illinois $171,529 Oregon $170,889 Delaware $170,418

New Hampshire $170,122 Virginia $169,459 Pennsylvania $167,524 Nevada $166,548 North Dakota $166,228 Michigan $165,723 Wisconsin $165,538 Vermont $165,168

Texas $164,141 Maine $164,074 Arizona $163,973 Ohio $163,855 Georgia $162,307 Indiana $161,533 Wyoming $161,381 Utah $161,146

Iowa $161,045 Kansas $160,237 Louisiana $160,002 North Carolina $159,917 Missouri $159,884 Florida $159,227 Montana $158,874 Nebraska $158,538

Kentucky $158,352 South Carolina $157,679 Tennessee $157,259 Idaho $157,090 New Mexico $155,862 Oklahoma $155,593 Alabama $154,600 South Dakota $152,934

Arkansas $152,025 West Virginia $151,537 Mississippi $150,073

Top Paying Cities for Security Directors

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:

Lincoln: $176,375
Little Creek: $174,743
Magnolia: $175,467

Lincoln, DE $176,375 Little Creek, DE $174,743 Magnolia, DE $175,467 Milford, DE $176,375 Marydel, DE $174,087 Millsboro, DE $176,375 Millville, DE $177,553 Milton, DE $176,375

Nassau, DE $176,375 Ocean View, DE $177,553 Rehoboth Beach, DE $177,553 Seaford, DE $174,524 Selbyville, DE $177,553 Smyrna, DE $173,885 Viola, DE $175,467 Woodside, DE $174,962

Bear, DE $172,606 Newark, DE $172,673 Claymont, DE $172,808 Delaware City, DE $172,673 Hockessin, DE $172,808 Kirkwood, DE $172,673 Middletown, DE $173,531 Montchanin, DE $172,808

New Castle, DE $172,808 Odessa, DE $173,767 Port Penn, DE $172,202 Rockland, DE $172,808 Saint Georges, DE $172,673 Townsend, DE $173,515 Winterthur, DE $172,808 Lewes, DE $176,375

Wilmington, DE $172,808 Dover, DE $174,659 Dover Afb, DE $175,063 Bethany Beach, DE $177,553 Bethel, DE $174,524 Bridgeville, DE $176,375 Camden Wyoming, DE $174,844 Cheswold, DE $174,255

Clayton, DE $173,817 Dagsboro, DE $177,553 Delmar, DE $174,524 Ellendale, DE $176,375 Felton, DE $176,375 Fenwick Island, DE $177,553 Frankford, DE $177,553 Frederica, DE $176,375

Georgetown, DE $176,375 Greenwood, DE $176,375 Harbeson, DE $176,375 Harrington, DE $176,375 Hartly, DE $173,733 Houston, DE $176,375 Kenton, DE $173,817 Laurel, DE $174,524

Yorklyn, DE $172,808

Security Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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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$154,983

Average $170,418/year

$189,235

$12,915

Average $14,202/month

$15,770

$2,980

Average $3,277/week

$3,639

$75

Average $82/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,235	$15,770	$3,639	$91
Average	$170,418	$14,202	$3,277	$82
25th Percentile	$154,983	$12,915	$2,980	$75

Security Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Security Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Security role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $221,204 - a projected growth of 30% over your current level.

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