As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Director in the United Kingdom is £80,569, with an hourly rate of £39, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,807 to £100,103, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £65,807
50TH(Median)   £80,569
75TH   £100,103
Security Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Security Director Salary £65,807 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Security Director Salary £80,569 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Security Director Salary £100,103 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Security Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Security Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Security Director is about £80,569 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £39, a monthly salary of about £6,714, and a weekly pay of around £1,549. Click the switch button below to see more details about Security Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Security Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Security Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £69,112 - £77,925, while Intermediate make £69,773 - £78,366, Senior earn £71,536 - £80,128, Specialist earn £73,298 - £82,027, Expert can reach £75,722 - £84,942 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Security Director £75,061
Intermediate Level Security Director £75,722
Senior Level Security Director £77,264
Specialist Level Security Director £79,027
Expert Level Security Director £81,152
£75,061 0 yr
£75,722 < 2 yrs
£77,264 2-4 yrs
£79,027 5-8 yrs
£81,152 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Security Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Security Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £87,015 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £81,168, and Manchester pays around £77,229 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IS Security Manager or Security Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IS Security Manager makes less than a Security Director. A IS Security Manager earns an average annual salary of £52,795. And a Security Director earns an average annual salary of £80,569.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
IS Security Manager
£45,010
£60,636
Information Security Manager
£58,814
£77,411
Data and Cyber Security Manager
£57,714
£75,158
Information Security Supervisor
£44,906
£60,495
Information Security Officer
£33,284
£46,423

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