How much does a Security Manager make in the United States? The average Security Manager salary in the United States is $109,238 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $93,096 and $128,402. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Security Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Manager Salary $78,400 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Security Manager Salary $93,096 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Security Manager Salary $109,238 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Security Manager Salary $128,402 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Security Manager Salary $145,849 US February 26, 2024
25% $93,096 10% $78,400 90% $145,849 75% $128,402 $109,238 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Security Manager need?

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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Scheduling: Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.

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Incident Response: Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.

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Security Management: Security management is the identification of an organization's assets (including people, buildings, machines, systems and information assets), followed by the development, documentation, and implementation of policies and procedures for protecting these assets. An organisation uses such security management procedures as asset and information classification, threat assessment, risk assessment, and risk analysis to identify threats, categorise assets, and rate system vulnerabilities so that they can implement effective controls.

Scheduling 2.12%
Incident Response 0.64%
Security Management 0.42%
Others 96.82%

Job Description for Security Manager

Security Manager implements security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Conducts regular audits and inspections to assess, identify, and mitigate any security vulnerabilities or gaps. Being a Security Manager trains staff and establishes operational plans for crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Monitors and inspects systems, alarms, and other physical security measures. Additionally, Security Manager participates in education programs and contributes to communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is adequately informed and equipped to manage potential security issues. Engages with local, state, provincial, or federal authorities to keep abreast with all security-related information, directives, and events. Initiates or assists with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials or agencies. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, security, or related discipline. Typically reports to a director. The Security Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Security Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Security Manager, the first career path typically progresses to Security Director - Casino.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Security Senior Manager position, and then progresses to Security Director.

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Security Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Security Manager, the highest Security Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Security Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Security Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Security Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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