Security and Compliance Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Security and Compliance Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security and Compliance Manager in the United States is $131,605 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,116
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,337 to $143,388
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,168
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View as table View as graph 25% $119,337 10% $108,168 90% $154,116 75% $143,388 $131,605 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Security and Compliance Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $143,388 $11,949 $2,757 $69
Average $131,605 $10,967 $2,531 $63
25th Percentile $119,337 $9,945 $2,295 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Security and Compliance Manager Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Security and Compliance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security and Compliance 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $162,683
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,578
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,739
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,037
  • Expert (over 8 years): $188,188
Levels Salary
Complianc... Level Security and Compliance Manager$162,683
Complianc... Level Security and Compliance Manager$106,578
Security ... Level Security and Compliance Manager$130,739
Complianc... Level Security and Compliance Manager$165,037
Complianc... Level Security and Compliance Manager$188,188
$162,683 0 yr
$106,578 < 2 yrs
$130,739 2-4 yrs
$165,037 5-8 yrs
$188,188 > 8 yrs
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How Do Security and Compliance 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 and Compliance Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $145,713.
  • California: $145,160.
  • Massachusetts: $143,226.

Top Paying Cities for Security and Compliance 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:

  • San Jose: $165,993
  • San Francisco: $164,176
  • Oakland: $160,716

What Skills Can Increase a Security and Compliance Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.4% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.4%
Risk Assessment 2.25%
Financial Services 1.45%
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 and Compliance Manager's salary.
  • Information Security: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Fintech: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Information Security
$139,501
6%
Analytical Skills
$139,501
6%
Fintech
$138,185
5%
Risk Management
$138,185
5%
AML
$136,869
4%
Financial Services
$136,869
4%
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Security and Compliance Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Security and Compliance Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Security and Compliance Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Security and Compliance Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Security and Compliance Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$197,408$95.050%
Financial Services$184,247$89.040%
Biotechnology$171,086$82.030%
Pharmaceuticals$164,506$79.025%
Aerospace & Defense$157,926$76.020%

How Education impacts a Security and Compliance Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security and Compliance Managers 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 and Compliance Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $124,262 and $133,169).

Security and Compliance Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Security and Compliance Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 7.5%
Associates 5.8%
Bachelors 42.5%
Masters 25.2%
Doctorate 18.9%
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Security and Compliance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security and Compliance 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Security and Compliance Manager

Salaries for a Security and Compliance Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $123,938 in 2023 to around $124,287 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security and Compliance Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Security and Compliance Manager Over Time

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