Physical Security Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physical Security Manager in the United States is $101,979 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,190
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,728 to $114,652
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,753
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Physical Security Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $114,652 $9,554 $2,205 $55
Average $101,979 $8,498 $1,961 $49
25th Percentile $87,728 $7,311 $1,687 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Physical Security Manager Salaries

A Physical Security 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 Physical Security Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physical Security 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): $66,936
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,955
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,969
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,711
  • Expert (over 8 years): $165,123
Levels Salary
Security ... Level Physical Security Manager$66,936
Security ... Level Physical Security Manager$87,955
Physical ... Level Physical Security Manager$102,969
Security ... Level Physical Security Manager$147,711
Security ... Level Physical Security Manager$165,123
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$87,955 < 2 yrs
$102,969 2-4 yrs
$147,711 5-8 yrs
$165,123 > 8 yrs
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How Do Physical Security 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 Physical Security Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,911.
  • California: $112,483.
  • Massachusetts: $110,984.

Top Paying Cities for Physical Security 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: $128,626
  • San Francisco: $127,218
  • Oakland: $124,537

What Skills Can Increase a Physical Security Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 8.3% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Incident Response (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.
  • Security Management (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Security management is the identification of an organization's assets (including people, buildings, machines, systems and information assets), followed by the development, documentation, and implementation of policies and procedures for protecting these assets. An organisation uses such security management procedures as asset and information classification, threat assessment, risk assessment, and risk analysis to identify threats, categorise assets, and rate system vulnerabilities so that they can implement effective controls.
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Scheduling 8.3%
Incident Response 2.5%
Security Management 1.63%
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 Physical Security Manager's salary.
  • SIEM: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Incident Response: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SIEM
 $113,197
11%
Client Service
 $109,118
7%
Incident Response
 $108,098
6%
Billing
 $108,098
6%
Alignment
 $107,078
5%
Cybersecurity
 $107,078
5%
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How Education impacts a Physical Security Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Physical Security 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 Physical Security Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $106,585 and $116,218).

Physical Security Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Physical Security Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 26.9%
Associates 19.3%
Bachelors 32.7%
Masters 19.0%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Physical Security Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physical Security 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.

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$87,728
Average $101,979/year
$114,652
$7,311
Average $8,498/month
$9,554
$1,687
Average $1,961/week
$2,205
$42
Average $49/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $114,652 $9,554 $2,205 $55
Average $101,979 $8,498 $1,961 $49
25th Percentile $87,728 $7,311 $1,687 $42

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Salary Trends for Physical Security Manager

Salaries for a Physical Security Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $90,805 in 2023 to around $91,557 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Physical Security Manager salary trends, .

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