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 $90,778, a Security Manager (5+ years)earns $106,275, a Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $152,453, a Security Director (5+ years)earns $170,424, a VP of Security (5+ years)earns $221,223,

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 $186,327, California $185,621, Massachusetts $183,147. 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: $208,280; Classified Security Director: $203,757; IT Security Director: $185,121.

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Security Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Director make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Director in Delaware is $170,424 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): $206,274
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,956 to $189,190
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,873

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Security Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,190	$15,766	$3,638	$91
Average	$170,424	$14,202	$3,277	$82
25th Percentile	$154,956	$12,913	$2,980	$74

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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): $90,778
Security Manager (5+ years): $106,275
Security Senior Manager (5+ years): $152,453
Security Director (5+ years): $170,424
VP of Security (5+ years): $221,223

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Supervisor, Senior	3-5 years	$90,778
Security Manager	5+ years	$106,275
Security Senior Manager	5+ years	$152,453
Security Director	5+ years	$170,424
VP of Security	5+ years	$221,223

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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: $186,327.
California: $185,621.
Massachusetts: $183,147.

District of Columbia $186,327 California $185,621 Massachusetts $183,147 Washington $182,474 New Jersey $182,406 Alaska $182,171 Connecticut $179,848 New York $178,906

Hawaii $175,894 Rhode Island $174,480 Maryland $173,521 Minnesota $172,208 Colorado $171,703 Illinois $171,535 Oregon $170,895 Delaware $170,424

New Hampshire $170,128 Virginia $169,465 Pennsylvania $167,530 Nevada $166,554 North Dakota $166,234 Michigan $165,729 Wisconsin $165,544 Vermont $165,174

Texas $164,147 Maine $164,080 Arizona $163,979 Ohio $163,861 Georgia $162,313 Indiana $161,539 Wyoming $161,387 Utah $161,152

Iowa $161,051 Kansas $160,243 Louisiana $160,007 North Carolina $159,923 Missouri $159,889 Florida $159,233 Montana $158,880 Nebraska $158,543

Kentucky $158,358 South Carolina $157,685 Tennessee $157,264 Idaho $157,096 New Mexico $155,867 Oklahoma $155,598 Alabama $154,605 South Dakota $152,939

Arkansas $152,030 West Virginia $151,542 Mississippi $150,078

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: $169,657
Little Creek: $170,899
Magnolia: $170,653

Lincoln, DE $169,657 Little Creek, DE $170,899 Magnolia, DE $170,653 Milford, DE $170,088 Marydel, DE $170,367 Millsboro, DE $168,945 Millville, DE $169,206 Milton, DE $169,499

Nassau, DE $169,622 Ocean View, DE $169,177 Rehoboth Beach, DE $169,502 Seaford, DE $169,598 Selbyville, DE $168,896 Smyrna, DE $171,017 Viola, DE $170,229 Woodside, DE $170,687

Bear, DE $170,293 Newark, DE $170,229 Claymont, DE $170,577 Delaware City, DE $170,399 Hockessin, DE $170,214 Kirkwood, DE $170,367 Middletown, DE $170,433 Montchanin, DE $170,253

New Castle, DE $170,278 Odessa, DE $170,517 Port Penn, DE $170,631 Rockland, DE $170,269 Saint Georges, DE $170,379 Townsend, DE $170,641 Winterthur, DE $170,290 Lewes, DE $169,564

Wilmington, DE $170,222 Dover, DE $170,899 Dover Afb, DE $169,998 Bethany Beach, DE $168,999 Bethel, DE $169,174 Bridgeville, DE $169,573 Camden Wyoming, DE $170,418 Cheswold, DE $170,843

Clayton, DE $170,848 Dagsboro, DE $168,881 Delmar, DE $168,610 Ellendale, DE $169,122 Felton, DE $170,074 Fenwick Island, DE $168,918 Frankford, DE $168,624 Frederica, DE $170,242

Georgetown, DE $168,817 Greenwood, DE $169,600 Harbeson, DE $168,997 Harrington, DE $169,859 Hartly, DE $170,387 Houston, DE $169,616 Kenton, DE $170,857 Laurel, DE $168,716

Yorklyn, DE $170,264

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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$154,956

Average $170,424/year

$189,190

$12,913

Average $14,202/month

$15,766

$2,980

Average $3,277/week

$3,638

$74

Average $82/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,190	$15,766	$3,638	$91
Average	$170,424	$14,202	$3,277	$82
25th Percentile	$154,956	$12,913	$2,980	$74

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 $221,223 - a projected growth of 30% over your current level.

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