Security Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Security Executive make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Executive in the United States is $219,313 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $105.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $254,754
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $197,834 to $237,864
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $178,278
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Security Executive Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $237,864 $19,822 $4,574 $114
Average $219,313 $18,276 $4,218 $105
25th Percentile $197,834 $16,486 $3,805 $95
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Key Factors That Influence Security Executive Salaries

A Security Executive'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Security Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Executive'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $91,829
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,509
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $154,161
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,406
  • Expert (over 8 years): $223,788
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Security ... Level Security Executive$91,829
Security ... Level Security Executive$107,509
Security ... Level Security Executive$154,161
Security ... Level Security Executive$172,406
Security ... Level Security Executive$223,788
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$107,509 < 2 yrs
$154,161 2-4 yrs
$172,406 5-8 yrs
$223,788 > 8 yrs
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How Do Security Executive 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 Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $242,823.
  • California: $241,902.
  • Massachusetts: $238,678.

Top Paying Cities for Security Executives

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:

  • San Jose: $276,619
  • San Francisco: $273,900
  • Oakland: $267,825

What Skills Can Increase a Security Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.8% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • EHS (Mentioned in 3.47% Job Postings): Environment, health and safety, EHS is an acronym for the set that studies and implements the practical aspects of protecting the environment and maintaining health and safety at occupation.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.8%
EHS 3.47%
Business Administration 1.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Security Executive's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Incident Response: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
 $256,596
17%
Incident Response
 $254,403
16%
Team Management
 $254,403
16%
Integrity
 $252,210
15%
Risk Management
 $250,017
14%
Physical Security
 $247,824
13%
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How Education impacts a Security Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security Executives enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Security Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $217,808 and $237,251).

Security Executive Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Security Executive
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.6%
High School 10.7%
Associates 3.6%
Bachelors 35.7%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 3.6%
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Security Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Executive'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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$197,834
Average $219,313/year
$237,864
$16,486
Average $18,276/month
$19,822
$3,805
Average $4,218/week
$4,574
$95
Average $105/hour
$114
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $237,864 $19,822 $4,574 $114
Average $219,313 $18,276 $4,218 $105
25th Percentile $197,834 $16,486 $3,805 $95

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Salary Trends for Security Executive

Salaries for a Security Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $201,218 in 2023 to around $198,818 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Executive salary trends, .

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