How much does a Top Corporate Security Executive make in the United States? The average Top Corporate Security Executive salary in the United States is $226,849 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $191,721 and $268,192. 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. 

Top Corporate Security Executive Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Top Corporate Security Executive Salary $159,738 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Top Corporate Security Executive Salary $191,721 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Top Corporate Security Executive Salary $226,849 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Top Corporate Security Executive Salary $268,192 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Top Corporate Security Executive Salary $305,832 US February 26, 2024
25% $191,721 10% $159,738 90% $305,832 75% $268,192 $226,849 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Occupational Health and Safety: Implementing strategies and health regulations to prevent illness and injuries within the organization.

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Safety Standards: Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.

Leadership 0.1%
Occupational Health and Safety 0.04%
Safety Standards 0.03%
Others 99.83%

Job Description for Top Corporate Security Executive

Top Corporate Security Executive develops the overall 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. Establishes auditing and inspection protocols to assess, identify, and mitigate any security vulnerabilities or gaps. Being a Top Corporate Security Executive plans and prepares for crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Assesses systems, alarms, and other physical security measures for effectiveness. Additionally, Top Corporate Security Executive designs and delivers company education programs on security policies and topics to ensure staff is adequately informed and equipped to manage potential security issues. Participates in local, state, provincial, or federal working or advisory groups to keep abreast with all security-related information, directives, and events. Leads and directs major investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials or agencies. Possess broad and deep knowledge of law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, security, or related discipline. Typically reports to top management. The Top Corporate Security Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Corporate Security Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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