Project Manager, Security Systems Salary in the United States

How much does a Project Manager, Security Systems make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Manager, Security Systems in the United States is $120,970 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,052
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,726 to $129,388
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,489
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Project Manager, Security Systems Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $129,388 $10,782 $2,488 $62
Average $120,970 $10,081 $2,326 $58
25th Percentile $109,726 $9,144 $2,110 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Project Manager, Security Systems Salaries

A Project Manager, Security Systems'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 Project Manager, Security Systems Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Manager, Security Systems'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): $82,531
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,598
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,351
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,142
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,975
Levels Salary
IT Projec... Level Project Manager, Security Systems$82,531
IT Projec... Level Project Manager, Security Systems$98,598
Project M... Level Project Manager, Security Systems$120,351
IT Projec... Level Project Manager, Security Systems$140,142
IT Projec... Level Project Manager, Security Systems$155,975
$82,531 0 yr
$98,598 < 2 yrs
$120,351 2-4 yrs
$140,142 5-8 yrs
$155,975 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Project Manager, Security Systems

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: $152,579
  • San Francisco: $151,079
  • Oakland: $147,729

What Skills Can Increase a Project Manager, Security Systems's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.61% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Project Management 21.61%
Scrum 1.51%
Billing 0.98%
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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 Project Manager, Security Systems's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
 $124,599
3%
Budgeting
 $123,389
2%
Initiative
 $122,180
1%
Project Delivery
 $122,180
1%
Billing
 $122,180
1%
Business Development
 $122,180
1%
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How Education impacts a Project Manager, Security Systems's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Project Manager, Security Systems enter the field with a Associate'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 Project Manager, Security Systems with a Associate's Degree is between $118,896 and $125,352).

Project Manager, Security Systems Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Project Manager, Security Systems
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 4.6%
Associates 3.8%
Bachelors 42.2%
Masters 46.9%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Project Manager, Security Systems Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Manager, Security Systems'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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$109,726
Average $120,970/year
$129,388
$9,144
Average $10,081/month
$10,782
$2,110
Average $2,326/week
$2,488
$53
Average $58/hour
$62
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $129,388 $10,782 $2,488 $62
Average $120,970 $10,081 $2,326 $58
25th Percentile $109,726 $9,144 $2,110 $53

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Salary Trends for Project Manager, Security Systems

Salaries for a Project Manager, Security Systems can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $105,985 in 2023 to around $105,572 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Project Manager, Security Systems salary trends, .

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