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 $93,688, a Security Manager (5+ years)earns $109,683, a Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $157,310, a Security Director (5+ years)earns $175,891, a VP of Security (5+ years)earns $228,316,

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 $186,325, California $185,618, Massachusetts $183,145. 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: $208,290; Classified Security Director: $203,741; IT Security Director: $185,108.

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Security Director Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Security Director make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Director in Hawaii is $175,891 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $212,702
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,925 to $195,160
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,388

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Security Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,160	$16,263	$3,753	$94
Average	$175,891	$14,658	$3,383	$85
25th Percentile	$159,925	$13,327	$3,075	$77

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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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Supervisor, Senior	3-5 years	$93,688
Security Manager	5+ years	$109,683
Security Senior Manager	5+ years	$157,310
Security Director	5+ years	$175,891
VP of Security	5+ years	$228,316

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: $186,325.
California: $185,618.
Massachusetts: $183,145.

District of Columbia $186,325 California $185,618 Massachusetts $183,145 Washington $182,471 New Jersey $182,404 Alaska $182,169 Connecticut $179,846 New York $178,904

Hawaii $175,891 Rhode Island $174,478 Maryland $173,519 Minnesota $172,206 Colorado $171,701 Illinois $171,533 Oregon $170,893 Delaware $170,422

New Hampshire $170,126 Virginia $169,463 Pennsylvania $167,528 Nevada $166,552 North Dakota $166,232 Michigan $165,727 Wisconsin $165,542 Vermont $165,172

Texas $164,145 Maine $164,078 Arizona $163,977 Ohio $163,859 Georgia $162,311 Indiana $161,537 Wyoming $161,385 Utah $161,150

Iowa $161,049 Kansas $160,241 Louisiana $160,005 North Carolina $159,921 Missouri $159,888 Florida $159,231 Montana $158,878 Nebraska $158,541

Kentucky $158,356 South Carolina $157,683 Tennessee $157,262 Idaho $157,094 New Mexico $155,866 Oklahoma $155,596 Alabama $154,603 South Dakota $152,937

Arkansas $152,029 West Virginia $151,541 Mississippi $150,077

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:

Aiea: $174,939
Anahola: $172,645
Captain Cook: $172,472

Aiea, HI $174,939 Anahola, HI $172,645 Captain Cook, HI $172,472 Eleele, HI $172,995 Ewa Beach, HI $174,784 Kapolei, HI $174,644 Haiku, HI $172,773 Hakalau, HI $172,386

Haleiwa, HI $174,308 Hana, HI $172,361 Hanalei, HI $172,420 Hanamaulu, HI $172,770 Hanapepe, HI $172,987 Hauula, HI $174,574 Hawaii National Park, HI $172,586 Hawi, HI $172,872

Hilo, HI $172,753 Princeville, HI $172,734 Holualoa, HI $172,541 Honaunau, HI $172,243 Honokaa, HI $172,465 Honomu, HI $172,736 Hoolehua, HI $172,243 Kaaawa, HI $174,631

Kahuku, HI $174,257 Kahului, HI $173,172 Kailua, HI $174,883 Ocean View, HI $172,684 Waikoloa, HI $172,667 Keauhou, HI $172,541 Kailua Kona, HI $172,750 Kalaheo, HI $172,788

Kalaupapa, HI $172,085 Kamuela, HI $172,553 Kaneohe, HI $174,846 Kapaa, HI $172,977 Kaumakani, HI $173,069 Kaunakakai, HI $172,448 Keaau, HI $172,871 Kealakekua, HI $172,780

Kealia, HI $172,839 Kekaha, HI $172,664 Kihei, HI $172,995 Kilauea, HI $172,738 Kapaau, HI $172,607 Koloa, HI $172,814 Kualapuu, HI $172,398 Kunia, HI $174,589

Kurtistown, HI $172,783 Lahaina, HI $172,817 Laie, HI $174,411 Lanai City, HI $172,398 Laupahoehoe, HI $172,832 Lawai, HI $173,069 Lihue, HI $172,770 Makawao, HI $172,906

Makaweli, HI $172,388 Maunaloa, HI $171,982 Mountain View, HI $172,692 Naalehu, HI $172,344 Ninole, HI $172,228 Ookala, HI $172,283 Paauilo, HI $172,494 Pahala, HI $172,391

Pahoa, HI $172,620 Paia, HI $172,825 Papaaloa, HI $172,856 Papaikou, HI $172,497 Pearl City, HI $174,813 Pepeekeo, HI $172,832 Puunene, HI $173,172 Volcano, HI $172,586

Wahiawa, HI $174,513 Pukalani, HI $172,906 Mililani, HI $174,724 Kula, HI $172,549 Waialua, HI $174,214 Waianae, HI $174,375 Wailuku, HI $172,903 Waimanalo, HI $174,850

Waimea, HI $173,054 Waipahu, HI $174,737 Honolulu, HI $175,000 J B P H H, HI $174,969 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $174,607 Schofield Barracks, HI $174,557 Fort Shafter, HI $175,000 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $175,000

Camp H M Smith, HI $174,961 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $174,791 Wake Island, HI $175,000

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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$159,925

Average $175,891/year

$195,160

$13,327

Average $14,658/month

$16,263

$3,075

Average $3,383/week

$3,753

$77

Average $85/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,160	$16,263	$3,753	$94
Average	$175,891	$14,658	$3,383	$85
25th Percentile	$159,925	$13,327	$3,075	$77

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 $228,316 - a projected growth of 30% over your current level.

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