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

A Security Manager's salary grows with experience: a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $69,063, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $90,774, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $106,273, a Security Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $152,418, a Security Director (7+ years)earns $170,422,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Manager?

Security Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Manager roles are District of Columbia $116,190, California $115,749, Massachusetts $114,206. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Manager roles make?

Salaries for Security Manager level roles vary by specialization: Network Security Senior Manager: $180,095; Network Security Manager: $153,449; Security Senior Manager: $150,507; IS and Cyber Security Manager: $146,790; Data Security Manager: $146,753.

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Security Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Manager in Delaware is $106,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,883
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,605 to $120,201
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,162

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Security Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,201	$10,017	$2,312	$58
Average	$106,273	$8,856	$2,044	$51
25th Percentile	$92,605	$7,717	$1,781	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Security Manager Salaries

A Security Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Manager'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 (7+ years): $69,063
Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years): $90,774
Security Manager (7+ years): $106,273
Security Senior Manager (7+ years): $152,418
Security Director (7+ years): $170,422

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Supervisor	7+ years	$69,063
Security Supervisor, Senior	7+ years	$90,774
Security Manager	7+ years	$106,273
Security Senior Manager	7+ years	$152,418
Security Director	7+ years	$170,422

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

District of Columbia: $116,190.
California: $115,749.
Massachusetts: $114,206.

District of Columbia $116,190 California $115,749 Massachusetts $114,206 Washington $113,786 New Jersey $113,744 Alaska $113,598 Connecticut $112,149 New York $111,562

Hawaii $109,683 Rhode Island $108,802 Maryland $108,204 Minnesota $107,385 Colorado $107,070 Illinois $106,965 Oregon $106,567 Delaware $106,273

New Hampshire $106,088 Virginia $105,675 Pennsylvania $104,468 Nevada $103,859 North Dakota $103,660 Michigan $103,345 Wisconsin $103,229 Vermont $102,999

Texas $102,358 Maine $102,317 Arizona $102,254 Ohio $102,180 Georgia $101,215 Indiana $100,732 Wyoming $100,637 Utah $100,491

Iowa $100,428 Kansas $99,924 Louisiana $99,777 North Carolina $99,724 Missouri $99,703 Florida $99,294 Montana $99,074 Nebraska $98,864

Kentucky $98,749 South Carolina $98,329 Tennessee $98,066 Idaho $97,961 New Mexico $97,195 Oklahoma $97,028 Alabama $96,408 South Dakota $95,369

Arkansas $94,803 West Virginia $94,498 Mississippi $93,585

Top Paying Cities for Security Managers

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: $105,794
Little Creek: $106,569
Magnolia: $106,415

Lincoln, DE $105,794 Little Creek, DE $106,569 Magnolia, DE $106,415 Milford, DE $106,063 Marydel, DE $106,237 Millsboro, DE $105,350 Millville, DE $105,513 Milton, DE $105,696

Nassau, DE $105,772 Ocean View, DE $105,495 Rehoboth Beach, DE $105,698 Seaford, DE $105,757 Selbyville, DE $105,320 Smyrna, DE $106,642 Viola, DE $106,151 Woodside, DE $106,436

Bear, DE $106,191 Newark, DE $106,151 Claymont, DE $106,368 Delaware City, DE $106,257 Hockessin, DE $106,142 Kirkwood, DE $106,237 Middletown, DE $106,278 Montchanin, DE $106,166

New Castle, DE $106,181 Odessa, DE $106,330 Port Penn, DE $106,402 Rockland, DE $106,176 Saint Georges, DE $106,244 Townsend, DE $106,408 Winterthur, DE $106,189 Lewes, DE $105,736

Wilmington, DE $106,147 Dover, DE $106,569 Dover Afb, DE $106,007 Bethany Beach, DE $105,384 Bethel, DE $105,493 Bridgeville, DE $105,742 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,269 Cheswold, DE $106,534

Clayton, DE $106,537 Dagsboro, DE $105,310 Delmar, DE $105,141 Ellendale, DE $105,461 Felton, DE $106,054 Fenwick Island, DE $105,334 Frankford, DE $105,150 Frederica, DE $106,159

Georgetown, DE $105,271 Greenwood, DE $105,759 Harbeson, DE $105,383 Harrington, DE $105,920 Hartly, DE $106,250 Houston, DE $105,769 Kenton, DE $106,542 Laurel, DE $105,208

Yorklyn, DE $106,173

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

Understanding how a Security Manager'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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$92,605

Average $106,273/year

$120,201

$7,717

Average $8,856/month

$10,017

$1,781

Average $2,044/week

$2,312

$45

Average $51/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,201	$10,017	$2,312	$58
Average	$106,273	$8,856	$2,044	$51
25th Percentile	$92,605	$7,717	$1,781	$45

Security Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Security Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Security Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $152,418 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.

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