Director Of It Security Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of It Security in the United States is $147,881 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,161
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,875 to $157,973
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,123
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Director Of It Security Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $157,973 $13,164 $3,038 $76
Average $147,881 $12,323 $2,844 $71
25th Percentile $133,875 $11,156 $2,575 $64
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Key Factors That Influence Director Of It Security Salaries

A Director Of It 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 Do Director Of It Security 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 Director Of It Securities. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $163,734.
  • California: $163,113.
  • Massachusetts: $160,939.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of It 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: $186,522
  • San Francisco: $184,480
  • Oakland: $180,592

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of It Security's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.27% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Application Development (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Application development may refer to: Mobile application development ("app development") or the process of developing desktop application software. Mobile app development is the act or process by which a mobile app is developed for mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones. These applications can be pre-installed on phones during manufacturing platforms, or delivered as web applications using server-side or client-side processing (e.g., JavaScript) to provide an "application-like" experience within a Web browser.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.27%
Application Development 2.43%
Continuous Improvement 1.7%
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 Director Of It Security's salary.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Test Design: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • IT Environment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Success
$170,063
15%
Test Design
$168,584
14%
IT Environment
$159,711
8%
IT Operations
$158,233
7%
Accounting
$158,233
7%
Influencing
$158,233
7%
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Director Of It Security Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director Of It Security 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 MFG Durable and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Director Of It Security positions in MFG Nondurable or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director Of It Security as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director Of It Security

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable$207,033$100.040%
Internet$192,245$92.030%
Energy & Utilities$184,851$89.025%
Aerospace & Defense$177,457$85.020%
Hospitality & Leisure$170,063$82.015%

How Education impacts a Director Of It Security's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Of It 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 Director Of It Security with a Bachelor's Degree is between $136,418 and $145,686).

Director Of It Security Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Of It Security
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 11.4%
Associates 6.6%
Bachelors 48.8%
Masters 30.8%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Director Of It Security Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of It 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Director Of It Security

Salaries for a Director Of It Security can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $138,506 in 2023 to around $138,094 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of It Security salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Director Of It Security Over Time

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2023
$138,506
2024
$139,300
2025
$138,094
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FAQ about Director Of It Security

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Director Of It Security?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Director Of It Security roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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