Chief Of Security Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief Of Security make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Of Security in the United States is $215,420 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $250,991
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $196,615 to $234,039
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $179,494
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Chief Of Security Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $234,039 $19,503 $4,501 $113
Average $215,420 $17,952 $4,143 $104
25th Percentile $196,615 $16,385 $3,781 $95
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Key Factors That Influence Chief Of Security Salaries

A Chief Of Security'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 Chief Of Security Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Of Security'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): $87,834
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $102,831
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,482
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,902
  • Expert (over 8 years): $214,051
Levels Salary
Security ... Level Chief Of Security$87,834
Security ... Level Chief Of Security$102,831
Security ... Level Chief Of Security$147,482
Security ... Level Chief Of Security$164,902
Chief Of ... Level Chief Of Security$214,051
$87,834 0 yr
$102,831 < 2 yrs
$147,482 2-4 yrs
$164,902 5-8 yrs
$214,051 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Chief Of Securities

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: $271,709
  • San Francisco: $268,734
  • Oakland: $263,071

What Skills Can Increase a Chief Of Security'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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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 Chief Of Security'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
 $252,041
17%
Incident Response
 $249,887
16%
Team Management
 $249,887
16%
Integrity
 $247,733
15%
Risk Management
 $245,579
14%
Physical Security
 $243,425
13%
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How Education impacts a Chief Of Security's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chief Of Securities 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 Chief Of Security with a Bachelor's Degree is between $217,808 and $237,251).

Chief Of Security Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Chief Of Security
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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Chief Of Security Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Of Security'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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$196,615
Average $215,420/year
$234,039
$16,385
Average $17,952/month
$19,503
$3,781
Average $4,143/week
$4,501
$95
Average $104/hour
$113
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $234,039 $19,503 $4,501 $113
Average $215,420 $17,952 $4,143 $104
25th Percentile $196,615 $16,385 $3,781 $95

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Salary Trends for Chief Of Security

Salaries for a Chief Of Security can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $192,458 in 2023 to around $190,162 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chief Of Security salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chief Of Security Over Time

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